KA ENSDORF, Saarlouis | Germany Wastewater

Overview

KA ENSDORF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 55,350 people and discharges into the local water system.

KA ENSDORF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saarlouis, within the Saarland region of Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 55,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA ENSDORF operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent from KA ENSDORF is discharged into the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately reaches the North Sea. This downstream connection underscores the plant's role in protecting the regional water quality and the broader Rhine basin ecosystem. The facility contributes to the preservation of aquatic habitats and supports the ecological health of the Saar River and its downstream environments.

Environmental context

KA ENSDORF discharges treated wastewater into the Saar River, which flows through Saarland before joining the Moselle River. The Moselle then feeds into the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers, which empties into the North Sea. This water body chain supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Saar River, which is vital for local ecosystems and downstream communities.

Frequently asked questions

KA ENSDORF is located in Saarlouis, in the state of Saarland, Germany. The plant's address is Leinpfad, Lisdorf, Saarlouis, Landkreis Saarlouis, Saarland, 66740.

KA ENSDORF serves approximately 55,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

KA ENSDORF discharges treated wastewater into the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The plant helps protect the water quality of these rivers and the downstream marine environment.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent, like KA ENSDORF, are required to provide secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, more stringent treatment may be needed.

In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 55,000 people typically employ secondary treatment, often with biological processes, to meet EU and national standards. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.