Overview
Baunach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Baunach in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 7,168. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Baunach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Baunach, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 7,168 people, classifying it as a small to medium 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity are managed by local authorities to meet these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Baunach River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Rhine basin.
Environmental context
The Baunach plant discharges into the Baunach River, which flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and economically vital region, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Baunach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Baunach, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,168 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Baunach River, which flows into the Main River and then the Rhine, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German facility, 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 7,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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