Overview
ZV Burtenbach Munsterhausen SBurtenba is a wastewater treatment plant in Burtenbach, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 4,968 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Burtenbach Munsterhausen SBurtenba is a wastewater treatment plant located in Burtenbach, a municipality in the Günzburg district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,968, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. This contributes to the protection of the Danube's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Mindel River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is a major European river that supports rich biodiversity and provides water for millions. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Innerer Krautgartenweg in Burtenbach, Landkreis Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,968 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Mindel River and eventually the Danube River basin.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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