Overview
Dietenhofen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Dietenhofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Dietenhofen, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,992 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category 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 with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures a minimum level of treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin via the Main River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load.
Environmental context
The Dietenhofen plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats, including ecologically sensitive floodplain areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dietenhofen, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,992 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Regnitz River, part of the Rhine River basin.
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 directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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