Overview
Vilsbiburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,220 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for agglomerations of this scale.
The Vilsbiburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Vilsbiburg, in the Landkreis Landshut district of Bavaria, Germany. Serving a population of around 11,220, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Große Vils river, a tributary of the Vils, and then into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of this major European waterway. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader network of rivers and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Große Vils river, which flows into the Vils and then the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this important European watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Vilsbiburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Vilsbiburg, in the Landkreis Landshut district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,220 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Große Vils river, which flows into the Vils and then the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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