Stettfeld Wastewater Treatment Plant - Advanced Treatment in Bayern, Germany

The Stettfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Stettfeld, within the Landkreis Haßberge district of Bayern, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,662 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 673.69 thousand m³ per year, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that ultimately drains into the Main River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Main River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic species and providing drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment level ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, helping to maintain the ecological health of the downstream river system.