Overview
Burkardroth OT Katzenbach wastewater treatment plant serves the Bad Kissingen area in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,452 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Burkardroth OT Katzenbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bad Kissingen district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a small agglomeration of around 2,452 people, providing essential wastewater treatment for the local community. The plant is part of Germany's extensive municipal wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small-scale facility, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with EU standards. The directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, which applies to this plant. The treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the plant operates within the framework of Germany's strict environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine catchment area, which is ecologically sensitive and supports a wide range of species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Franconian Saale, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately joins the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory fish such as salmon and eel. The region's karst geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Bad Kissingen district of Bavaria, Germany, serving the Burkardroth OT Katzenbach area.
The plant serves approximately 2,452 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Franconian Saale, part of the Main-Rhine river system.
As a plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, it is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC).
German plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often using activated sludge or trickling filter processes, to meet EU standards.
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