Overview
Rothenburg_Tauber wastewater treatment plant serves Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 16,305 residents. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Rothenburg_Tauber wastewater treatment plant is located in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 16,305 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Tauber River, a tributary of the Main River. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. It is expected to meet national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Tauber River, which flows into the Main River and eventually the Rhine River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tauber River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin 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, which is subject to EU water framework directives.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, near the Tauber River.
The plant serves approximately 16,305 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Tauber River, which flows into the Main River and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
In Germany, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment (biological) as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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