Overview
Himmelkron wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Lanzendorf in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,001 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Himmelkron wastewater treatment plant is located in Lanzendorf, a district of Himmelkron in the Landkreis Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,001 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. German wastewater treatment plants are subject to strict national regulations that implement the directive, ensuring high environmental standards. The treated effluent from the Himmelkron plant is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Main River basin, part of the larger Rhine River watershed. The Rhine basin is a major European river system that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The Himmelkron plant discharges into a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The local watershed supports agricultural and residential areas, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region. The Rhine basin is a vital corridor for migratory fish and supports diverse aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Himmelkron wastewater treatment plant is located in Lanzendorf, a district of Himmelkron in the Landkreis Kulmbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,001 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Main River basin, part of the larger Rhine River watershed, which drains into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, implemented through German national regulations.
In Germany, plants serving populations of this scale typically provide secondary (biological) treatment as a minimum, with some employing additional nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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