Overview
Heideck wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,600 people in Heideck, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Heideck wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Heideck, in the Landkreis Roth district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, Heideck operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, which eventually reaches the Black Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, including fish and macroinvertebrates, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in these sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Heideck wastewater treatment plant is located in Heideck, in the Landkreis Roth district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which is the standard for facilities like Heideck.
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