Overview
KA Jägersfreude is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 52,860 people in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Jägersfreude is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Jägersfreude district of Saarbrücken, in the state of Saarland, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 52,860 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV). The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle and then the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this downstream environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
KA Jägersfreude discharges into the Saar River, which flows into the Moselle and then the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies, including the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
KA Jägersfreude is located in the Jägersfreude district of Saarbrücken, in the state of Saarland, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 52,860 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle and Rhine rivers.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national laws, including the Water Resources Act and Wastewater Ordinance, set additional standards.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal to meet strict German effluent limits.
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