Overview
ZV Maintal Wurzburg SVeitshochheim is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 12,133 people in Veitshöchheim, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Maintal Wurzburg SVeitshochheim is a wastewater treatment facility located in Veitshöchheim, a municipality in the district of Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,133, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a German plant, it 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Main flows through Würzburg and eventually joins the Rhine near Mainz, which then drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Main and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River, which flows through the Rhine basin to the North Sea. The Main is an ecologically important river supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and chub. Downstream, the Rhine is a major migratory corridor for salmon and eel. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and meeting EU Water Framework Directive goals.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Veitshöchheim, a municipality in the district of Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,133 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Main River, which flows through Würzburg and joins the Rhine near Mainz.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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