Overview
ZV Obere Streu Sitz Fladungen serves Nordheim vor der Rhön, Germany, treating wastewater for about 5,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Obere Streu Sitz Fladungen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nordheim vor der Rhön, Bavaria, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,049 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure in the Rhön-Grabfeld district. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. As a German facility, it is also subject to national water laws (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level regulations. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Streu River, which flows into the Franconian Saale and ultimately the Rhine River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Streu River system, a tributary of the Franconian Saale, which flows into the Weser River and eventually the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve, an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this region, which is important for both biodiversity and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nordheim vor der Rhön, Bavaria, Germany, in the Rhön-Grabfeld district.
The plant serves approximately 5,049 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a tributary of the Streu River, which flows into the Franconian Saale and eventually the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is also subject to German national water laws.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. German plants often include additional nutrient removal to meet strict water quality standards.
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