Overview
Ehningen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,800 people in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment before discharge.
The Ehningen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ehningen, in the district of Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of around 11,800 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the required standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal, particularly given Germany's stringent implementation of the directive. The plant's capacity and discharge volumes are managed to comply with local water quality objectives. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse, which eventually drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the local streams and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports a rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in the local streams, which are part of a sensitive watershed that provides habitat for aquatic life and recreational areas for communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ehningen, in the district of Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at Aidlinger Straße.
The plant serves approximately 11,800 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows 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 requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced by German national regulations.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment with biological processes is standard, often including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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