Overview
Schwabach wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Schwabach in Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 41,720. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Schwabach wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Schwabach, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population equivalent of 41,720. The plant is situated in the Rednitz River basin, part of the larger Rhine-Main-Danube watershed. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. It is expected to comply with these EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Rednitz River, which flows into the Regnitz and then the Main River, eventually reaching the Rhine and the North Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rednitz River, a tributary of the Regnitz, which flows into the Main River and ultimately the Rhine. This river system drains into the North Sea, supporting a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the Rhine basin, which is a major European waterway. Effective wastewater treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Schwabach, Bavaria, Germany, at an address on Wasserberg in the Limbach district.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 41,720 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rednitz River, which flows into the Regnitz and Main rivers, eventually reaching the Rhine and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving 40,000 people typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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