Overview
ZV Im Raume Kelheim Sitz Kelheim is a wastewater treatment plant in Kelheim, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 58,778 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Im Raume Kelheim Sitz Kelheim is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kelheim, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 58,778. The plant is situated in the district of Kelheim, within the state of Bavaria, and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a German plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. It meets the regulatory standards for its scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Danube River near Kelheim. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, draining into the Black Sea and supporting a rich diversity of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The watershed includes ecologically sensitive areas that rely on good water quality to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kelheim, Bavaria, Germany, at the address KEH 15, Herrnsaal, Kelheim, Landkreis Kelheim, Bayern, 93309.
The plant serves approximately 58,778 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Danube River basin. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
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, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also required.
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