Overview
Vohenstrauss wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Vohenstrauß in Bavaria, Germany. The plant treats wastewater from approximately 7,252 residents.
The Vohenstrauss wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Vohenstrauß, in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany. Serving a population of around 7,252, this facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, ensuring that domestic sewage is properly treated before discharge. As a German wastewater treatment plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet German national standards, which are enforced by the relevant state authority in Bavaria. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for maintaining water quality in the Danube ecosystem. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab River, which joins the Danube near Regensburg. The Danube basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Tradmühlweg 6, in the town of Vohenstrauß, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,252 residents of Vohenstrauß and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Waldnaab River, part of the Danube River basin.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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