Overview
Kleinlangheim wastewater treatment plant in Atzhausen, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 3,161 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of regional water quality.
The Kleinlangheim wastewater treatment plant is located in Atzhausen, a district of Kleinlangheim in Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,161 people, operating as a secondary treatment facility under German and European Union regulations. As a secondary treatment plant, it employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day and handles an average daily flow of about 800 cubic meters. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine basin's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in one of Europe's most important river systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River and eventually the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Atzhausen, a district of Kleinlangheim, in the Bavarian district of Kitzingen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,161 people in the Kleinlangheim area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River and ultimately the Rhine, helping to protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
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