Overview
Bad Bruckenau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,700 people in Trübenbrunn, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Bad Bruckenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Trübenbrunn, a district of Zeitlofs in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The surrounding region is characterized by the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park, an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and requires careful management of water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Sinn River catchment, a tributary of the Franconian Saale, which eventually joins the Main River and then the Rhine. The downstream environment includes the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, a region known for its biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Protecting water quality in this area is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the Rhine basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Bad Bruckenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Trübenbrunn, a district of Zeitlofs in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,700 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Sinn River catchment, which flows into the Franconian Saale, Main, and ultimately the Rhine River.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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