Overview
ZV Obere Leiblach SHeimenkirch is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hergatz, Bayern, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of 8,611 and is located near the Leiblach river.
ZV Obere Leiblach SHeimenkirch is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hergatz, in the Landkreis Lindau district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of 8,611, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). It is situated near the Leiblach river, which flows into Lake Constance. As a German plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it is required by the EU UWWTD to provide secondary treatment. The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU directive, which mandates appropriate treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Leiblach river, a tributary of Lake Constance. Lake Constance is a major drinking water reservoir for the region and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast (Lake Constance) underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient pollution in this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Leiblach river, which flows into Lake Constance, one of Europe's largest lakes and a critical freshwater resource. Lake Constance supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like whitefish and perch, and serves as a migratory corridor for birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to the lake's role as a drinking water source for millions of people, requiring stringent nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 14 Lindauer Straße, in Adelgunz, Hergatz, Landkreis Lindau, Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 8,611, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Leiblach river, which flows into Lake Constance.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment. In Germany, this often involves biological treatment with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Constance.
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