Overview
ZV_Hirtenbachgruppe is a wastewater treatment plant in Hausen, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of 7,290. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
ZV_Hirtenbachgruppe is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hausen, in the district of Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,290 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from ZV_Hirtenbachgruppe is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream rivers and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Regnitz River, a tributary of the Main, which flows into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ZV_Hirtenbachgruppe is located in Hausen, in the district of Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,290 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Rhine basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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