Uffing_Staffelsee Wastewater Treatment Plant, Uffing am Staffelsee, Bavaria

The Uffing_Staffelsee wastewater treatment plant is located in Uffing am Staffelsee, a municipality in the Bavarian district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 4,900 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 779.99 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Staffelsee lake. The Staffelsee is part of the Ammer River system, flowing into the Ammersee and eventually the Danube River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the lake's water quality, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

The plant discharges into the Staffelsee lake, a popular recreational area in the Bavarian Alps. The lake is part of the Ammer River watershed, which flows into the Ammersee and then the Danube River, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its alpine setting and tourism, making advanced treatment crucial for preserving water quality and biodiversity.