Overview
Wildflecken wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Wildflecken in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Wildflecken wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wildflecken, in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,733 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU 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 with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, which flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, one of Europe's major river systems. The Rhine drains into the North Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic species and providing critical habitat for migratory fish. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Wildflecken wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wildflecken, in the Landkreis Bad Kissingen district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,733 people, which classifies it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Rhine River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchment areas.
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