Overview
ZV Sulzbachtal is a wastewater treatment plant serving Nittenau, Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 23,871. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Sulzbachtal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nittenau, in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,871, 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. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically significant waterway. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
ZV Sulzbachtal is located in Nittenau, in the state of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves the local community and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,871, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 PE, ZV Sulzbachtal is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
For agglomerations of this size, German plants typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Danube.
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