Overview
ZV Raum Ochsenfurt Sitz Ochsenfurt serves Winterhausen, Bayern, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 70,904 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standard
ZV Raum Ochsenfurt Sitz Ochsenfurt is a wastewater treatment plant located in Winterhausen, Bayern, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 70,904 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Main River, which flows through the region and ultimately drains into the Rhine. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's design and operational standards align with these regulatory requirements, ensuring effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Main River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. Downstream, the Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, making the plant's treatment performance critical for transboundary water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Main River, which flows westward to join the Rhine near Mainz. The Rhine then continues through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Main River basin supports a variety of fish species, including barbel and chub, and is a key habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making the plant's nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Winterhausen, Bayern, Germany, near the Main River.
The plant serves approximately 70,904 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.
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