Overview
Knetzgau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,361 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Knetzgau wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Knetzgau, in the Landkreis Haßberge district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 19,361 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, Knetzgau operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The Knetzgau plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to strict EU water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Knetzgau wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Knetzgau, in the Landkreis Haßberge district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,361 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide at least secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards.
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