Overview
Feuchtwangen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,982 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Feuchtwangen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Feuchtwangen, in the Landkreis Ansbach district of Bavaria, Germany. Serving a population of around 12,982, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this medium-sized agglomeration. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Wörnitz River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality in the Danube basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the treatment standards that reduce nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wörnitz River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The treatment plant helps protect downstream habitats by reducing organic and nutrient pollution, contributing to the health of the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Feuchtwangen, in the Landkreis Ansbach district of Bavaria, Germany, near the Walkmühlweg area.
The plant serves approximately 12,982 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Wörnitz River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. German standards often align with these requirements.
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