Overview
Langenzenn wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Langenzenn in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Langenzenn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Langenzenn, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 14,356, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for this inland community. As a German treatment facility, it 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, ultimately draining into the Rhine River. This inland system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The surrounding area includes agricultural and urban land uses, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Langenzenn, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany, near the Wasenmühlweg area.
The plant serves approximately 14,356 people in the town of Langenzenn and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which eventually reaches the Rhine.
As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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