Overview
Abenberg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Abenberg in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,400 people.
The Abenberg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Abenberg, in the Bavarian district of Roth, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 6,400 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal treatment plant. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant is situated inland, and its treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the region's ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological balance of downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Abenberg, in the district of Roth, Bavaria, Germany, at Asbacher Weg in the Kleinabenberg area.
The plant serves approximately 6,400 residents of Abenberg and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually flowing to the North 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 directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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