Overview
Hersbruck wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,804 people in Hersbruck, Bavaria, Germany, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hersbruck wastewater treatment plant is located in Hersbruck, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 25,804. This facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the town and surrounding area. As a German plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with these regulatory standards to ensure effective wastewater management. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the protection of the North Sea ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pegnitz River, a tributary of the Regnitz River, which flows into the Main and then the Rhine River, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10 Fred-Schäfer-Straße, Altensittenbach, Hersbruck, in the district of Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 25,804 people in the town of Hersbruck and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pegnitz River, which flows into the Regnitz, Main, and Rhine rivers, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a medium agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 10,000 and 150,000.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas. German plants often implement advanced biological treatment to meet strict effluent standards.
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