Overview
Grosshabersdorf wastewater treatment plant in Ammerndorf, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 1,614. The plant is closed and no longer operational.
The Grosshabersdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Ammerndorf, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany. It served a population of approximately 1,614 people. The plant is now closed and no longer in operation. As a closed facility, no current treatment process or capacity data is available. In Germany, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's closure may be due to consolidation with larger regional facilities. The area drains into the Regnitz river system, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge would have entered the local tributaries of the Regnitz river, part of the Rhine basin. The Rhine is a critical waterway for Europe, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading, and proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in the downstream Main and Rhine rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ammerndorf, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant served a population of 1,614 people.
No, the plant is closed and no longer in operation.
Wastewater treatment in Germany is governed by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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