Overview
Volkach wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Volkach in Bavaria, Germany. It handles wastewater for a population of approximately 11,730 under EU regulatory standards.
The Volkach wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Volkach, in the Bavarian district of Kitzingen, Germany. It serves a population of around 11,730, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, the plant 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 processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Main flows through the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and eventually draining into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The Volkach plant discharges into the Main River, which flows through Bavaria and Hesse before joining the Rhine at Mainz. The Rhine then drains into the North Sea. The Main River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Dieselstraße 3 in the Einkaufspark Volkacher Mainschleife area of Volkach, in the district of Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,730 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. The Volkach plant meets this standard to protect the Main River and downstream waters.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with biological processes, often including nutrient removal to meet stringent EU and national water quality standards.
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