Overview
Nurnberg II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 184,000 people in Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Nurnberg II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 184,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine basin. As a large agglomeration, Nurnberg II is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring compliance with German water quality regulations. The treated effluent from Nurnberg II is discharged into the Pegnitz River, a tributary of the Regnitz, which flows into the Main and eventually the Rhine. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the water quality of the Pegnitz and downstream environments.
Environmental context
Nurnberg II discharges treated wastewater into the Pegnitz River, which flows into the Regnitz, then the Main, and finally the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, particularly in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
Nurnberg II is located in Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany, at Hillerstraße 25, 90429.
Nurnberg II serves approximately 184,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Nurnberg II is discharged into the Pegnitz River, which flows into the Regnitz, Main, and ultimately the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 150,000 people, Nurnberg II operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, large agglomerations like Nurnberg II typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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