AV Albtal Kla Ettlingen Neurod, Ettlingen

Overview

AV Albtal Kla Ettlingen Neurod is a wastewater treatment plant in Ettlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 58,350 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

AV Albtal Kla Ettlingen Neurod is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ettlingen, within the Landkreis Karlsruhe district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 58,350, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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 processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Albtal region and downstream ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Albtal watershed, part of the larger Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Ettlingen, in the Landkreis Karlsruhe district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 58,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local Albtal watershed, which flows into the Rhine River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.

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 UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others need at least secondary treatment. German standards often align with these requirements.