Overview
Arnstein Werntal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Arnstein, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,300 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Arnstein Werntal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Arnstein, in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, Arnstein Werntal operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Main and Rhine rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local water system, which drains into the Main River. The Main River flows westward to join the Rhine near Mainz, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation and drinking water supply. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Arnstein, in the Main-Spessart district of Bavaria, Germany, near the B 26 road.
The plant serves approximately 9,321 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 9,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and may need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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