Weissenburg_Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany

The Weissenburg_Bay wastewater treatment plant is located in Weißenburg in Bayern, a town in the Bavarian region of Germany. Serving a population equivalent of 22,645, the facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant's location in the Altmühl River basin places it within a region known for its natural landscapes and agricultural activities. As a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's capacity and operational details are managed by the local water authority to meet regulatory compliance. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in the Danube basin, an ecologically significant corridor for aquatic life and migratory species. The region's karst geology and agricultural runoff necessitate careful wastewater management to prevent nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into the Altmühl River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The surrounding region features karst landscapes and agricultural areas, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.