Overview
Burkardroth OT Premich wastewater treatment plant serves the Premich district in Burkardroth, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,821 residents.
Burkardroth OT Premich is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Premich district of Burkardroth, in the Bavarian region of Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,821 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for small communities in Bavaria. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River basin. The Main River flows through central Germany and joins the Rhine, a major European waterway. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Main basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Main River basin. The Main River flows westward through Bavaria and Hesse, eventually joining the Rhine River near Mainz. The Rhine is a critical waterway for Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological health of the Main and Rhine rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Premich district of Burkardroth, in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,821 residents in the Premich area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Main River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. German plants typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters.
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