Overview
Uffenheim wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Uffenheim in Bavaria, Germany. It treats municipal wastewater from a population of approximately 6,000.
The Uffenheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Uffenheim, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of about 6,003 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas. As a German wastewater facility, Uffenheim operates under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from Uffenheim likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Main River basin, eventually reaching the Rhine River and the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment in the Rhine watershed.
Environmental context
Uffenheim lies in the catchment of the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The treated wastewater from the plant flows into local streams that feed the Main, which then joins the Rhine and empties into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Uffenheim wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Uffenheim, in the district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,003 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, Uffenheim operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is sensitive. German regulations are stringent to protect water quality.
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