Overview
Feucht wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Feucht in Bavaria, Germany, with a population of approximately 19,000. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Feucht wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Feucht, in the Landkreis Nürnberger Land district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 19,212 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a German wastewater facility, Feucht is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant must meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and the Wastewater Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung). The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The facility plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Feucht plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rednitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which also serves as a drinking water source for millions.
Frequently asked questions
The Feucht wastewater treatment plant is located at Josef-Schlosser-Weg in Feucht, Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,212 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rednitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually reaches the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national laws, including the Water Resources Act and Wastewater Ordinance, also apply.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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