Overview
Hilpoltstein wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Hilpoltstein in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,630 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Hilpoltstein wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Hilpoltstein, in the district of Roth, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 14,630 people, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 process and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality goals. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Rhine basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. Its operation helps protect the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine River and its delta.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers within the Rhine basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is vital for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hilpoltstein, in the district of Roth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,630 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine basin, ultimately draining into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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