Overview
Strullendorf wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Strullendorf in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,219 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Strullendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Strullendorf, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,219 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German treatment plant, Strullendorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies. The plant is expected to meet the regulatory requirements for biological treatment. The treated effluent from the Strullendorf plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Regnitz River and then the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The Strullendorf plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Frequently asked questions
The Strullendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Strullendorf, in the Landkreis Bamberg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The Strullendorf plant serves approximately 10,219 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Strullendorf plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River and part of the Rhine basin.
The Strullendorf plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets standards for discharge quality.
In Germany, plants serving approximately 10,000 people typically provide secondary (biological) treatment as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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