Overview
Ebersbach a d Fils wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,400 people in Ebersbach an der Fils, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ebersbach a d Fils wastewater treatment plant is located in Ebersbach an der Fils, a town in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of around 19,400 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Fils River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Fils River, which flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ebersbach an der Fils, in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Fils River, which flows into the Neckar River and then the Rhine, eventually reaching 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, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-100,000 PE require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is also required.
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