Overview
KA KLEINOTTWEILER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bexbach, Saarland, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,350 people and discharges into the local water system.
KA KLEINOTTWEILER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Kleinottweiler district of Bexbach, in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,350 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse, likely the Feilbach stream, which flows into the Blies River, a tributary of the Saar River. The Saar ultimately joins the Moselle and then the Rhine, making this plant part of the Rhine basin. The receiving waters support aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Feilbach, a small stream that flows into the Blies River. The Blies joins the Saar River, which is a major tributary of the Moselle and ultimately the Rhine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as grayling and barbel, and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The region's moderate climate and forested landscape contribute to the water quality needs of the area.
Frequently asked questions
KA KLEINOTTWEILER is located in the Kleinottweiler district of Bexbach, in the Saarpfalz-Kreis district of Saarland, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,350 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Feilbach stream, which flows into the Blies River, part of the Saar-Moselle-Rhine river system.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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