Overview
KA AZV Hohlebachtal Steinenstadt is a wastewater treatment plant in Neuenburg am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 10,850 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA AZV Hohlebachtal Steinenstadt is a wastewater treatment plant located in Neuenburg am Rhein, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage system, which flows into the Rhine River near Neuenburg am Rhein. The Rhine is a major European river that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. Downstream, the river passes through the Rhine Delta before reaching the North Sea, an ecologically sensitive area for migratory fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuenburg am Rhein, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the border with France.
The plant serves approximately 10,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage system, which flows into the Rhine River, a major European waterway that ultimately reaches 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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