ZV Unterer Unkenbach Sitz Schwebheim, Heidenfeld

Overview

ZV Unterer Unkenbach Sitz Schwebheim is a wastewater treatment plant in Heidenfeld, Bayern, Germany, serving approximately 9,065 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Unterer Unkenbach Sitz Schwebheim is a wastewater treatment plant located in Heidenfeld, a district of Röthlein in the Landkreis Schweinfurt, Bayern, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,065 people, 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 plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Unkenbach stream, which flows into the Main River near Schweinfurt. The Main River is a major tributary of the Rhine, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Heidenfeld, a district of Röthlein in the Landkreis Schweinfurt, Bayern, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 9,065 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Unkenbach stream, which flows into the Main River, a major tributary of 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.