Overview
Waidhaus wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Waidhaus in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,800 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waidhaus wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waidhaus, in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. For small agglomerations like Waidhaus, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water quality. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab, which eventually flows into the Danube River. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Waldnaab River, part of the Danube basin. The Waldnaab flows through the Upper Palatinate Forest before joining the Naab and ultimately the Danube. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling, and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Waidhaus, in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Waldnaab River, a tributary of the Naab and part of the Danube basin.
Under the EU UWWTD, small agglomerations like Waidhaus (under 10,000 population equivalent) are required to provide appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, for discharges into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard to meet EU requirements, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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