Overview
Markt Bibart wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves 2,000 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 506.15 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
Markt Bibart wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Markt Bibart, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under German and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 506.15 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the water quality of the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and organic load, supporting biodiversity in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Markt Bibart, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into German law, which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and stricter standards in sensitive areas.
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