Overview
Bad Kissingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 30,264 people in Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for the local community.
The Bad Kissingen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian town of Bad Kissingen, Germany, serving a population of around 30,264 residents. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged 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 maintain the health of these downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Main River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory fish. The region's karst geology and reliance on groundwater make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both surface and groundwater quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Bad Kissingen wastewater treatment plant is located in Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany, near the Golfclub Bad Kissingen in the Garitz district.
The plant serves approximately 30,264 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which 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 of this size and may mandate tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving populations of 10,000 to 150,000 typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, with nutrient removal in sensitive catchments, as required by the EU UWWTD.
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