Overview
Leutershausen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Leutershausen in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 24,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Leutershausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Leutershausen, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 24,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in the region due to the ecological importance of local water bodies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River via the Altmühl or similar tributaries, and then into the Rhine River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the broader Rhine basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local water system, part of the Rhine basin via the Main River. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and is used for recreation and agriculture. Protecting water quality here is crucial for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream rivers and the Rhine delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Leutershausen, in the district of Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 24,000 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River and then the Rhine River system.
As a German plant, 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 directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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