Vohburg_Donau, Vohburg an der Donau

Overview

Vohburg_Donau wastewater treatment plant serves Vohburg an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,213 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.

The Vohburg_Donau wastewater treatment plant is located in Vohburg an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of around 9,213 residents. The plant is situated near the Danube River and operates within the state's water management framework. As a German wastewater facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation align with these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. This makes the plant's performance critical for maintaining the ecological health of the Danube basin, a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Danube River, which flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Effective treatment at Vohburg_Donau helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the health of this transboundary river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Vohburg an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany, near the Danube River.

The plant serves approximately 9,213 people.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment (biological) and often include nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially if discharging into sensitive waters like the Danube.