Overview
The Zwiesel wastewater treatment plant serves the Außenried area in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 21,233. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Zwiesel wastewater treatment plant is located in Außenried, a district of Langdorf in the Regen district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,233, 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 and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for the ecological health of this major European river basin. The surrounding region is characterized by forested hills and the Bavarian Forest National Park, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment to protect sensitive aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Regen River basin, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Danube salmon and grayling. The region's forested landscape and proximity to the Bavarian Forest National Park underscore the importance of maintaining high water quality standards to protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Zwiesel wastewater treatment plant is located in Außenried, a district of Langdorf in the Regen district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 21,233, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Regen River, a tributary of the Danube River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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