Overview
Hirschaid wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,800 people in Hirschaid, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Hirschaid wastewater treatment plant is located in Hirschaid, a municipality in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,800 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 15,000. For larger agglomerations, more stringent treatment may be required if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Regnitz River and then into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River. The Main River joins the Rhine, one of Europe's most significant waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical migratory route for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Hirschaid wastewater treatment plant is located in Hirschaid, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, and ultimately into the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement this directive.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 15,000 PE, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In Germany, this typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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