AV Weissach u Obsaalbachtal KLA Heidelsheim Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg

AV Weissach u Obsaalbachtal KLA Heidelsheim is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Heidelsheim district of Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 128,450, classifying it as a large 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 of this size. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available in this dataset. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Rhine catchment area.

The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Rhine supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater treatment are critical factors in maintaining the ecological health of this internationally important river system.