Overview
Viechtach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,616 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Viechtach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Viechtach, in the Bavarian district of Regen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 17,616, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Regen river, which flows through the region. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. For larger agglomerations, more stringent treatment may be required if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Regen river, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube eventually flows into the Black Sea, making the plant part of a large international river basin. The Regen river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Bavarian Forest region.
Environmental context
The Viechtach plant discharges into the Regen river, which flows into the Danube and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Regen river is part of the Danube basin, a major European watershed. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's discharge must comply with EU standards to protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Viechtach wastewater treatment plant is located in Viechtach, in the district of Regen, Bavaria, Germany. The address is 10, Am Regenufer, Blossersberg, Viechtach, Bayern, 94234.
The Viechtach plant serves approximately 17,616 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from the Viechtach plant is discharged into the Regen river, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea.
The Viechtach plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment in agglomerations. For a population of 17,616, secondary treatment is typically required.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size are generally required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive.
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