KA AZV WEILERTAL NEUENBURG Wastewater Treatment Plant, Breisach am Rhein, Germany

KA AZV WEILERTAL NEUENBURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 47,450, 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect this vital river system from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and other migratory fish, and is an important drinking water source. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems in the Rhine delta.