KA Breisach am Rhein Wastewater Treatment Plant, Breisach, Germany

KA Breisach am Rhein is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Breisach am Rhein, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 33,600, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Situated near the Rhine River, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community and surrounding areas. 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 directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent from KA Breisach am Rhein is discharged into the Rhine River, one of Europe's major waterways. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The plant's operations help safeguard the ecological health of the Rhine, which supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical water resource for millions of people.

The plant discharges into the Rhine River, which flows northward through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for diverse aquatic organisms. The plant's treatment performance is crucial for maintaining water quality in this internationally important river system.