Overview
Ansbach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 100,000 people in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Ansbach wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 100,000. Situated in the Franconian region, the plant is part of the city's essential infrastructure for managing domestic and industrial wastewater. As a large agglomeration under EU classification, the plant is subject to stringent regulatory requirements. The plant operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's discharge is regulated by German water laws, which implement the EU directive and set strict effluent standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from the Ansbach plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain the health of this important river system by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Ansbach wastewater treatment plant is located at 5, An der Kläranlage, in the Ziegelhütte district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 100,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, with more stringent standards in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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