Overview
ZV Unteres Vilstal Sitz Rieden is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vilshofen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,667 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Unteres Vilstal Sitz Rieden is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vilshofen, in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,667 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards for effluent quality, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in Bavaria.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vilshofen, in the Bavarian region of Germany, near the town of Rieden.
The plant serves approximately 6,667 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing 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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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