Overview
Wachenroth wastewater treatment plant serves Simmersdorf, Germany with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and serves a population of 2,998.
The Wachenroth wastewater treatment plant is located in Simmersdorf, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of approximately 3,000. The plant operates with advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Its designed capacity is 6,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 606.64 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current loads. As a German facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale, and Germany often requires tertiary or advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level exceeds these minimum requirements, reflecting Germany's stringent environmental standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the North Sea ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting regional water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main, which flows into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea. The region is part of the Upper Rhine basin, an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Wachenroth wastewater treatment plant is located in Simmersdorf, a village in the district of Erlangen-Höchstadt, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,998 people in the Simmersdorf area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main, which is part of the Rhine basin. This ultimately drains into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, reflecting Germany's commitment to high water quality.
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