Overview
Tuntenhausen OT Tuntenhausen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Beyharting, Bavaria, Germany, serving about 3,500 people with a design capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
Tuntenhausen OT Tuntenhausen is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Beyharting district of Tuntenhausen, in the Landkreis Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,500 and has a design capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of about 410 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters, aligning with the directive's requirements for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Danube basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Inn River, which joins the Danube near Passau. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Danube and Black Sea. The region is characterized by alpine foothills and agricultural land, making nutrient control important for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Beyharting district of Tuntenhausen, in the Landkreis Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 require secondary treatment. Since this plant serves about 3,500 people and provides advanced treatment, it exceeds the minimum requirements, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving waters in the Danube basin.
The plant has a design capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, which aligns with the population served and indicates adequate capacity for current loads.
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