Overview
Buchenbach wastewater treatment plant in Roth, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 2,644 with advanced treatment. The plant discharges approximately 856 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
The Buchenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the Roth district of Bavaria, Germany, serving the local community of Pfaffenhofen and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of 2,644, it is classified as a small agglomeration under German and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. Its designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day indicates headroom for future growth, while current discharge volumes average 855.92 m³/day, reflecting efficient operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rednitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. This Rhine basin connection underscores the plant's role in protecting downstream water quality in one of Europe's major river systems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small streams in the Roth area, which feed into the Rednitz River, part of the Rhine-Main-Danube watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of downstream waters, including the Rhine River and its delta.
Frequently asked questions
The Buchenbach WWTP is located in Pfaffenhofen, a district of Roth, in the Landkreis Roth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,644 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The advanced treatment here exceeds that standard, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³ per day, with current average discharge of about 856 m³ per day.
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