Overview
KA Bachgau is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Großostheim, Bavaria, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 33,440 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bachgau is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Großostheim, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 33,440, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a German facility, KA Bachgau 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 processes and capacity are managed in compliance with national and EU standards, ensuring effective pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent from KA Bachgau is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River basin. The Main River flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine is a critical waterway for biodiversity, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The region's watershed is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KA Bachgau is located in Großostheim, in the Landkreis Aschaffenburg district of Bavaria, Germany.
KA Bachgau serves a population equivalent of 33,440, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Bachgau discharges into the local water system, which flows into the Main River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Bachgau is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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