Overview
Herrieden wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Herrieden in Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 7,729 residents. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Herrieden wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Herrieden, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,729 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it 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 to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Black Sea ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing important migratory corridors for fish. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Herrieden wastewater treatment plant is located in Herrieden, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,729 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Altmühl River, a tributary of the Danube River basin.
As a German plant serving about 7,700 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national standards for discharge into sensitive water bodies.
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