Overview
Ebersdorf wastewater treatment plant serves the Frohnlach area in Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 9,200. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ebersdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Frohnlach, a district of Ebersdorf b.Coburg in Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it is subject to 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 directive's standards for biological treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at Ebersdorf helps protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which is part of the Main River basin. The Main River joins the Rhine, one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource. The region's mixed agricultural and urban land use requires effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Ebersdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Frohnlach, a district of Ebersdorf b.Coburg in the state of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Main River basin, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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