Overview
Niedernberg wastewater treatment plant serves the Obernau area in Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 4,941. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Niedernberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Obernau, a district of Aschaffenburg in the state of Bayern, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,941 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Gewerbegebiet Bollenäcker industrial area, near the Main river basin. 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River. The Main flows westward through Frankfurt and joins the Rhine near Mainz, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in an industrial area near the Main requires effective treatment to prevent contamination of this ecologically sensitive river system. Downstream, the Rhine flows through densely populated regions and ultimately reaches the North Sea, making nutrient removal critical for preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Niedernberg wastewater treatment plant is located in Obernau, a district of Aschaffenburg in the state of Bayern, Germany. Its address is St 2309, Gewerbegebiet Bollenäcker Obernau, 63743 Obernau.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,941 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from the Niedernberg plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Main River. The Main is a major tributary of the Rhine, and the discharge must meet EU standards to protect downstream water quality.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, Niedernberg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving populations of 4,941 are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Main and Rhine rivers.
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