Overview
Speichersdorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 4,838 people in Speichersdorf, Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Speichersdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Speichersdorf in the Bavarian district of Bayreuth, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,838 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national water quality standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Red Main River, a tributary of the Main River, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds the Red Main River, a tributary of the Main River. The Main River flows into the Rhine, which empties into the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Bavaria. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Speichersdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Speichersdorf, in the district of Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,838 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Red Main River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, often including biological treatment and nutrient removal to meet national water quality standards.
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