Overview
Uehlfeld wastewater treatment plant serves the Voggendorf area in Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 3,400 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Uehlfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in Voggendorf, part of the municipality of Uehlfeld in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of around 3,400, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to comply with national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Aisch River, a tributary of the Regnitz, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Aisch basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aisch River basin, part of the larger Rhine watershed. The Aisch flows through a predominantly agricultural region, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The plant's treatment helps maintain ecological balance in the river, which supports diverse fish populations and serves as a corridor for migratory species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Voggendorf, a village within the municipality of Uehlfeld, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Aisch River, a tributary of the Regnitz, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine River.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 must have secondary treatment. The Uehlfeld plant, serving 3,400 people, is required to meet this standard.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. Compliance with German water quality standards ensures protection of receiving water bodies.
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