Overview
Gefrees wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gefrees in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,133 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Gefrees wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gefrees, in the Landkreis Bayreuth district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 6,133 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed in accordance with national and EU standards to ensure compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the White Main river, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the White Main river, part of the Rhine basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for fish migration and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Gefrees wastewater treatment plant is located in Gefrees, in the Landkreis Bayreuth district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,133 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the White Main river, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Rhine.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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