Overview
Stadtsteinach wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany, serves 2,615 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 661.79 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,600 m³/day.
The Stadtsteinach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Stadtsteinach, in the Landkreis Kulmbach district of Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 2,615 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under German and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats municipal wastewater from the local community. The facility operates with advanced treatment technology, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,600 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 661.79 m³/day of treated effluent. This indicates a capacity utilization of about 14%, suggesting ample reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that flows into the Main River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, helping to maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stadtsteinach, in the Landkreis Kulmbach district of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,615 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment technology, which provides a higher level of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, including nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
The treated effluent flows into a local stream that drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine, helping to protect water quality in the Rhine basin.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Stadtsteinach require appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary standard, ensuring compliance and environmental protection.
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