Overview
Ebensfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Oberbrunn in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Ebensfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberbrunn, a district of Ebensfeld in the Bavarian region of Germany. Serving a population of approximately 6,500, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent (PE) in normal areas, and more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive waters. However, under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 2,000 PE must achieve secondary treatment standards, with specific effluent quality requirements for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total suspended solids. For plants in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is required. The treated effluent from the Ebensfeld plant is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Main River basin. The Main River flows through Bavaria and joins the Rhine near Mainz, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Main River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Ebensfeld plant discharges into the local water system that feeds into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Main River basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria. The plant's treatment standards help protect water quality in this river system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea, influencing coastal and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Ebensfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberbrunn, a district of Ebensfeld in the Landkreis Lichtenfels, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people in the Oberbrunn and Ebensfeld area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Main River basin, eventually reaching the Rhine and the North Sea.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE are required to have secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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