ZV Schwarzacher Becken SSchwarzach Wastewater Treatment Plant, Schwarzenau, Bayern

ZV Schwarzacher Becken SSchwarzach is a wastewater treatment plant located in Schwarzenau, a district of Schwarzach am Main in the Landkreis Kitzingen, Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 15,047, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The Main River is an important waterway in Bavaria, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from pollution.

The plant discharges into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Main River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for drinking water supply, recreation, and navigation. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.