Overview
Rosstal wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Roßtal in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,343 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Rosstal wastewater treatment plant is located in Roßtal, a municipality in the Bavarian district of Fürth, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 5,343 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, Rosstal is subject to the EU UWWTD requirements, which mandate appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required, though specific treatment levels depend on local conditions and regulatory assessments by Bavarian authorities. The treated effluent from Rosstal is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the broader hydrological network of Central Europe. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in the region, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The Rosstal plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which joins the Rhine near Mainz. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive system, particularly important for migratory fish species and overall river health.
Frequently asked questions
The Rosstal plant is located at 13 Siebenbürgener Straße in Weitersdorf, Roßtal, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,343 residents in the municipality of Roßtal and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. This helps protect the Rhine basin ecosystem.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent) in Germany, Rosstal is regulated under the EU UWWTD, which requires appropriate treatment to prevent environmental harm. The specific treatment level is determined by Bavarian authorities based on the sensitivity of receiving waters.
For small German plants serving about 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment to remove nutrients.
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