Overview
Iphofen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Iphofen in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 6,980. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for small
The Iphofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Iphofen, in the district of Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,980, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a small-scale facility in Germany, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards as a minimum, in line with the EU directive. The plant's design capacity and discharge volume are not publicly reported, but its operational context aligns with typical small-town treatment facilities in Bavaria. The treated effluent from the Iphofen plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, which are important for both ecological health and human use.
Environmental context
The Iphofen plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors, from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The Iphofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Iphofen, in the district of Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany.
The Iphofen plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 6,980 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Iphofen plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
The Iphofen plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. German national regulations may also impose additional requirements for sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations like Iphofen, secondary treatment is the minimum standard under the EU directive. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, though specific processes vary by location.
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