Overview
AV BoeHL U UMGEBUNG KLA VIMBUCH is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 66,500 people in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
AV BoeHL U UMGEBUNG KLA VIMBUCH is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Rebland district of Baden-Baden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 66,500 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the town of Bühl and is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the local water authority. As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards. The plant likely incorporates mechanical and biological treatment stages to meet German water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway flowing into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. Downstream, the river passes through densely populated and industrial areas before reaching the North Sea. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Rebland district of Baden-Baden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its address is Am Alten Römerpfad, Steinbach, 76534 Baden-Baden.
The plant serves approximately 66,500 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas.
German plants of this scale typically employ mechanical and biological treatment stages, often including nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards under the EU directive and national water laws.
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