ZV Hartsfeld Wurttemberg, Dattenhausen

Overview

ZV Hartsfeld Wurttemberg is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 23,500 people in Dattenhausen, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Hartsfeld Wurttemberg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dattenhausen, a village in the Bavarian district of Dillingen an der Donau, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,500, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet national discharge standards set by the German Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV). The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Egau or a nearby tributary. The Danube is a major European waterway flowing into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for downstream communities.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through Bavaria and into the Black Sea. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's location in a rural area means its discharge must meet strict German standards to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Dattenhausen, a village in the municipality of Ziertheim, in the district of Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 23,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV), which mandate secondary treatment and strict effluent standards.

For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment). German plants often include nutrient removal to meet stringent limits for nitrogen and phosphorus.