Overview
Mistelbach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mistelbach in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,721 people.
Mistelbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mistelbach, in the Landkreis Bayreuth district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 2,721 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, Mistelbach operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River basin and then into the Rhine River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
Mistelbach is situated in the catchment of the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The treated wastewater from the plant enters local streams that flow into the Main, eventually reaching the North Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life, and the plant helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Mistelbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mistelbach, in the Landkreis Bayreuth district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,721 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Main River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
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 size.
For small agglomerations like Mistelbach, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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