Overview
ZV Obere Werntalgemeinden S Poppenhausen is a wastewater treatment plant in Geldersheim, Bayern, Germany, serving approximately 20,957 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Obere Werntalgemeinden S Poppenhausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Geldersheim, in the Landkreis Schweinfurt district of Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 20,957, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River and then the Rhine River, flowing to the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Werntal region and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Werntal area, part of the Main River basin, which flows into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Geldersheim, in the Landkreis Schweinfurt district of Bayern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,957 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Main River and then the Rhine River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU effluent standards.
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