Overview
KA NOHFELDEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Nohfelden, Saarland, Germany, serving approximately 7,050 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA NOHFELDEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nohfelden, in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,050 people, placing it in the small 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. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The treated effluent from KA NOHFELDEN is discharged into the local water environment, ultimately contributing to the Saar River basin. The Saar River flows through the region and joins the Moselle River, which is a tributary of the Rhine. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
KA NOHFELDEN discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Saar River and eventually the Moselle and Rhine rivers. The Saar River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for both biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
KA NOHFELDEN is located in Nohfelden, in the Saarland region of Germany, near the B 41 road.
The plant serves approximately 7,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which drains into the Saar River basin.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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