Overview
KA LAUTENBACH is a wastewater treatment plant in Ottweiler, Saarland, Germany, serving approximately 3,200 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA LAUTENBACH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Lautenbach district of Ottweiler, in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,200, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, KA LAUTENBACH 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 process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Saar River basin, a tributary of the Moselle and Rhine systems. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed urban and rural land use, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater quality.
Environmental context
KA LAUTENBACH discharges into small streams in the Lautenbach area, which flow into the Blies River, a tributary of the Saar. The Saar joins the Moselle, which drains into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with sensitive water bodies that require effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
KA LAUTENBACH is located in the Lautenbach district of Ottweiler, in the Saarland region of Germany.
KA LAUTENBACH serves approximately 3,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Blies River, a tributary of the Saar River system.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, KA LAUTENBACH is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with additional phosphorus removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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