Municipality of Stein-Neukirch
Expansion of an Existing Pond Wastewater Treatment System
Profile:
| Series: klärocom | Location / Client: Kläranlage Stein-Neukirch D-56479 Stein-Neukirch |
| Designer / Consultant: utp umwelttechnik GmbH Weidenberger Str. 2-4 D-95517 Seybothenreuth |
Installation Company: utp service GmbH Weidenberger Str. 2-4 D-95517 Seybothenreuth |
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Technology: FBR-container wastewater treatment plant
Commissioning: July 2025
Capacity: 100 – 2,000 Population Equivalents (PE)
Modularity: Scalable for increasing demands
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Project Description
Expansion of an Existing Pond Wastewater Treatment System
In the municipality of Stein-Neukirch, the existing pond wastewater treatment system was expanded with a fixed-bed module to ensure stable nitrification performance throughout seasonal and operational variations.
The FBR-container unit served as a temporary solution while the existing ponds were drained — taking over full treatment operations. Within just two weeks of operation, ammonium (NH₄-N) concentrations were reliably under 1 mg/l. Throughout the transitional phase, the effluent quality consistently met the required discharge standards. Installation of the complete system, including the pump shaft, took only one and a half days.
This modular expansion was engineered to achieve effluent quality discharge class “N” for a design load of 450 PE. It enables a quick, efficient upgrade of existing infrastructure and is ideal for modernizing municipal pond treatment systems.
The solution is based on advanced fixed-bed reactor technology and is supplied in a containerized plug-and-play format, allowing seamless integration into existing wastewater systems with minimal installation effort.
“We were impressed by how quickly the system became operational and that we were already able to reliably meet the effluent values after only a few days of operation.”
Advantages of Our FBR-Container Solutions
- Compact Design: Space-saving, easily integrated into existing wastewater systems
- Energy Efficient: Optimized aeration reduces energy consumption
- Low Maintenance: Robust materials and automated controls minimize service effort
- Sustainable: Long-term reduction of pollutant loads to the environment
- Flexible: Suitable for temporary, seasonal, or permanent use
- Cost-Effective: Low operating costs and long service life
