ZV Wertach Ost Sitz Germaringen, Pforzen

Overview

ZV Wertach Ost Sitz Germaringen is a wastewater treatment plant in Pforzen, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 11,500 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Wertach Ost Sitz Germaringen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pforzen, in the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 11,500, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the German Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV), ensuring compliance with effluent quality parameters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Wertach River, a tributary of the Lech, which flows into the Danube and eventually reaches the Black Sea. The region is characterized by sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse species, including fish and macroinvertebrates. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Riedener Straße 31 in Pforzen, Bavaria, Germany, in the district of Ostallgäu.

The plant serves approximately 11,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Wertach River, which flows into the Lech and then the Danube, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV), which set standards for treatment and discharge.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.