Overview
Schwanfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the Bavarian community of Schwanfeld, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,917. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 738.22 m³/day of treated effluent.
The Schwanfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the Bavarian municipality of Schwanfeld, within the Landkreis Schweinfurt district. It serves a population of approximately 2,917 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant operates as part of Germany's municipal wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 738.22 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, meeting stringent German and EU standards for nutrient removal and pathogen reduction. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital water resource for the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at Schwanfeld reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream river system and the North Sea, where the Rhine ultimately discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The Schwanfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Schwanfeld, Bavaria, Germany, in the Landkreis Schweinfurt district.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,917 residents.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent EU standards.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
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