Overview
ZV Oberes Gunztal Sitz Erkheim is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 15,500 people in Frickenhausen, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Oberes Gunztal Sitz Erkheim is a wastewater treatment plant located in Frickenhausen, in the Bavarian district of Unterallgäu, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,500, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 and EU effluent standards, ensuring compliance with water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Günz River. This contributes to the protection of the Danube's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining water quality for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Günz River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting a rich diversity of fish and bird species. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Frickenhausen, in the district of Unterallgäu, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,500 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Günz River, which flows into 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.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary biological treatment is standard, often including activated sludge processes to meet stringent effluent standards.
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