Overview
Meeder wastewater treatment plant serves the Kösfeld area in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 3,428. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for small agg
The Meeder wastewater treatment plant is located in the Kösfeld area of Meeder, in the Landkreis Coburg district of Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 3,428, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, managed by local authorities. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to reduce organic pollution and protect receiving water bodies. The plant is expected to meet the required standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The Meeder plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Main River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory route for fish. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load, maintaining the ecological health of the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Meeder plant is located in the Kösfeld area of Meeder, in the Landkreis Coburg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,428, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine.
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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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