Overview
Gossweinstein wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gößweinstein in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,305 residents.
The Gossweinstein wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gößweinstein, in the Bavarian district of Forchheim, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 3,305 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Wiesent River, a tributary of the Regnitz and Main rivers, ultimately reaching the Rhine basin. The surrounding region is characterized by the Franconian Switzerland nature park, an area of ecological importance with diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which feeds the Wiesent River. The Wiesent is part of the Rhine-Main-Danube basin, supporting a variety of aquatic life including fish species such as trout and grayling. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gößweinstein, in the district of Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,305 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Wiesent River, part of the Rhine-Main-Danube basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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