Overview
Kirchzell wastewater treatment plant serves Preunschen, Germany, with secondary treatment for a population of 2,439. It discharges 952.42 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
The Kirchzell wastewater treatment plant is located in Preunschen, a district of Kirchzell in Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,439 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the rural Miltenberg district, near the Bavarian state forest. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 952.42 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Mud River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually joins the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in the sensitive Rhine ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Mud River, a tributary of the Main River within the Rhine basin. The Rhine is a critical waterway for Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The surrounding region includes forested areas and agricultural land, making nutrient control important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic load and helps maintain the ecological balance of the local watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Kirchzell wastewater treatment plant is located in Preunschen, a district of Kirchzell in the Miltenberg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,439 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Mud River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually joins the Rhine.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration in Germany, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges to protect water quality.
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