ZV Brombachsee Sitz Pleinfeld Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pleinfeld, Bavaria

ZV Brombachsee Sitz Pleinfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pleinfeld, in the Bavarian district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 16,048, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Brombachsee lake region places it in a sensitive freshwater environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if discharging into sensitive areas. Given the proximity to Brombachsee, a popular recreational lake, the plant likely employs advanced treatment to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Brombachsee lake system, which is part of the Altmühl River basin, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream ecosystems. The region is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, with the lake serving as a key ecological and recreational resource.

The plant discharges into the Brombachsee, a man-made lake that is part of the Altmühl River system. The Altmühl flows into the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Brombachsee is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The lake's water quality is critical for both wildlife and human recreation, including swimming and fishing.