Overview
Windischeschenbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,800 residents in Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Windischeschenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Windischeschenbach in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,800 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Windischeschenbach operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the effluent quality standards set by this directive, ensuring compliance with national and European water protection laws. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is one of Europe's most significant river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important watershed.
Environmental context
The Windischeschenbach plant discharges into the Naab River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Danube basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting numerous fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Windischeschenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Windischeschenbach in the Bavarian district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube River.
As a German plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, it is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC) to meet effluent quality standards.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to comply with the EU UWWTD requirements.
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