Overview
KA Schluchsee Wolfsgrund is a wastewater treatment plant in Schluchsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,450 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Schluchsee Wolfsgrund is a wastewater treatment plant located in the town of Schluchsee, within the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,450 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility in the Black Forest region. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The plant is expected to meet national standards for secondary treatment or equivalent, as mandated for discharges into freshwater bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin via the Schwarza and Wutach rivers. The Black Forest region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important water source for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Schwarza River, a tributary of the Wutach River, which flows into the High Rhine. This area is part of the Upper Rhine region, known for its biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The Black Forest streams support species such as the European bullhead and brown trout, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Schluchsee, a town in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the Schluchsee reservoir in the Black Forest.
The plant serves approximately 2,450 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Schwarza River, a tributary of the Wutach River, eventually reaching the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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