Overview
Geiselwind wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Holzberndorf in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,683 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Geiselwind wastewater treatment plant is located in the small community of Holzberndorf, part of the Geiselwind municipality in the Landkreis Kitzingen district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,683 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under European Union 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 directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Main River, which joins the Rhine and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory route for fish such as salmon and eel. Maintaining high water quality in this region is essential for the health of the downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Holzberndorf, a locality within the municipality of Geiselwind in the Landkreis Kitzingen district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,683 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
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, and the German Water Resources Act.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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