Overview
Wertingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,800 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Wertingen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wertingen, in the Bavarian district of Dillingen an der Donau, Germany. It serves a population of around 13,800 residents, 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 with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The region's watershed includes sensitive areas that may require nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wertingen, in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
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 and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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