KA FREISEN Wastewater Treatment Plant, Asweiler, Saarland, Germany

KA FREISEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Asweiler, a district of Freisen in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,964, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a German plant of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet the requirements of the EU directive, which mandates secondary biological treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's operational details and specific treatment processes are managed by the local municipal authority, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent from KA FREISEN is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Saar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Moselle River and then the Rhine. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the surrounding environment, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

KA FREISEN discharges into the Saar River basin, which drains into the Moselle River and then the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and maintaining ecological balance in the region.