Overview
ZV_Eggolsheim_Hallerndorf is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 19,921 people in Neuses an der Regnitz, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV_Eggolsheim_Hallerndorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neuses an der Regnitz, a district of Eggolsheim in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,921, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, and then into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Regnitz River, which joins the Main River and eventually the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for aquatic life. The region's watershed is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ZV_Eggolsheim_Hallerndorf is located in Neuses an der Regnitz, a district of Eggolsheim in the Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,921 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main River, and eventually into the Rhine River basin.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, ZV_Eggolsheim_Hallerndorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum.
Plants of this scale in Germany are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas, as per the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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