Overview
Schlusselfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Schlüsselfeld in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,244 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Schlusselfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Schlüsselfeld, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 9,244 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, it 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 inland waters, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Regnitz river system, which flows into the Main River and eventually the Rhine. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The treatment process helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Schlüsselfeld, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,244 people, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Regnitz river system, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment.
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