Overview
ZV Schnaittachtal is a wastewater treatment plant in Speikern, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 33,846 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
ZV Schnaittachtal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Speikern, a district of Neunkirchen am Sand in the Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,846 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, ZV Schnaittachtal operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from ZV Schnaittachtal is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin via the Pegnitz and Regnitz rivers. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Rhine catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schnaittach River, a tributary of the Pegnitz, which flows into the Regnitz and then the Main, eventually reaching the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in the Nürnberger Land region means its effluent contributes to the ecological health of these connected water bodies, which are important for aquatic biodiversity and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
ZV Schnaittachtal is located in Speikern, a district of Neunkirchen am Sand in the Landkreis Nürnberger Land, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 33,846 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Schnaittach River, a tributary of the Pegnitz, which flows into the Regnitz and Main rivers, ultimately reaching the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 PE are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. German plants often implement advanced treatment to meet strict national standards.
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