ZV Schwandorf Wackersdorf, Schwandorf

Overview

ZV Schwandorf Wackersdorf Sitz Schwando is a wastewater treatment plant in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 72,672 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Schwandorf Wackersdorf Sitz Schwando is a wastewater treatment plant located in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 72,672, classifying it as a medium to large 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's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Naab River. This contributes to the protection of downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of significant ecological importance supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Naab River, a tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, supporting a vast watershed that hosts diverse aquatic ecosystems. The region's water quality management is critical for maintaining ecological balance in this transboundary river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Schwandorf, Bavaria, Germany, in the district of Landkreis Schwandorf.

The plant serves approximately 72,672 people, classifying it as a medium to large agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Naab River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

German plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with many incorporating tertiary treatment to meet stringent water quality standards.