Overview
Wehringen wastewater treatment plant serves the Bavarian town of Wehringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of approximately 9,000. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Danube basin.
The Wehringen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Wehringen, in the Augsburg district of Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,083 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. It operates under Germany's national implementation of the directive, with oversight from the Bavarian environmental authority. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech, which ultimately joins the Danube. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wertach River catchment, part of the Danube basin. The Wertach flows into the Lech, which joins the Danube near Donauwörth. The Danube is a major European river supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wehringen, in the district of Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,083 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech, which ultimately joins the Danube River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this size in Germany typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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