Overview
Waldmunchen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Waldmünchen in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 8,570. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waldmunchen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waldmünchen, in the Bavarian district of Cham, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 8,570 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed in compliance with national water laws, ensuring effluent quality standards are met. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea, making the plant part of a vast transboundary watershed. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Waldmunchen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waldmünchen, in the district of Cham, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,570 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube River basin.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 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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