Overview
ZV Oberes Zenntal S Wilhermsdorf is a wastewater treatment plant in Wilhermsdorf, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 7,054 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Oberes Zenntal S Wilhermsdorf is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wilhermsdorf, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 7,054, classifying it as a small to 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Regnitz river basin, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine watershed, a critical ecological and economic resource in Europe.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Regnitz river system, a tributary of the Main, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a major migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which is vital for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
ZV Oberes Zenntal S Wilhermsdorf is located in Wilhermsdorf, in the district of Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,054 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Regnitz river basin, which flows into the Main and ultimately the Rhine.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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