Overview
Deckenpfronn wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves about 3,150 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental quality.
The Deckenpfronn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Deckenpfronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 3,150, making it a small-scale municipal facility within the state's wastewater infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, it operates efficiently to meet local needs. Treated effluent is discharged into nearby water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams in the Neckar River catchment, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting sensitive downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Deckenpfronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at Eichengrundweg in the Tennental area.
The plant serves approximately 3,150 people in the municipality of Deckenpfronn and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, small agglomerations like Deckenpfronn require secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, providing enhanced environmental protection.
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