Overview
Waldsassen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Waldsassen in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 10,100. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waldsassen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Waldsassen, in the Bavarian district of Tirschenreuth, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under 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 designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality goals. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Eger River (Ohře), a tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe flows into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of the Elbe basin and downstream coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Eger River (Ohře) basin, which flows into the Elbe River and eventually the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Klärwerkstraße in Waldsassen, Landkreis Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,100 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Eger River (Ohře), a tributary of the Elbe River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration (10,100 PE), it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
In Germany, plants serving 10,000 PE typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU and national regulations.
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