Overview
Ipsheim wastewater treatment plant serves Oberndorf, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 5,123 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
The Ipsheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberndorf, a district of Ipsheim in the Bavarian region of Germany. Serving a population of approximately 5,123, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. Its location in the Gewerbegebiet Nord-Ost industrial area reflects its role in supporting both residential and commercial wastewater needs. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. Ipsheim, with a population of 5,123, falls into this category, and its treatment processes are expected to meet these standards. The plant's design and operation align with German water quality regulations, which are among the strictest in Europe. The treated effluent from the Ipsheim plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. This region is part of the larger Rhine-Main watershed, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Rhine River, a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting biodiversity and human uses.
Environmental context
The Ipsheim plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Aisch River, a tributary of the Regnitz River, which flows into the Main River and ultimately the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Ipsheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberndorf, a district of Ipsheim in the Bavarian region of Germany. Its address is Grundweg, Gewerbegebiet Nord-Ost, Oberndorf, Ipsheim, Landkreis Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bayern.
The Ipsheim wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 5,123 people, covering both residential and commercial areas in Oberndorf and surrounding parts of Ipsheim.
The treated effluent from the Ipsheim plant is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Aisch River, a tributary of the Regnitz River. This eventually reaches the Main River and the Rhine River, which drains into the North Sea.
The Ipsheim plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent. German national regulations implement this directive with additional standards for sensitive areas.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 5,000 typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. Many also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stringent water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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