Overview
ZV Ahlbach Gruppe Sitz Waldbuttelbrunn is a wastewater treatment plant in Waldbüttelbrunn, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 19,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Ahlbach Gruppe Sitz Waldbuttelbrunn is a wastewater treatment plant located in Waldbüttelbrunn, a municipality in the Landkreis Würzburg district of Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with the regulatory framework for its population tier. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and ecologically significant region, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Main and Rhine rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Main River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats, including spawning grounds for migratory fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Waldbüttelbrunn, a municipality in the Landkreis Würzburg district of Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
The plant helps protect the Main River and the broader Rhine basin by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
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