Overview
KA SOTZWEILER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Sotzweiler, Saarland, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,200 people, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA SOTZWEILER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sotzweiler, a district of Tholey in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,200 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity are managed by local authorities to meet these standards. The treated effluent from KA SOTZWEILER is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saar River and then the Moselle River, a tributary of 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 and pathogens.
Environmental context
KA SOTZWEILER discharges into the local stream network that feeds the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Saarland region is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, making the protection of water quality essential for both ecological health and human use. The downstream Rhine basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for Atlantic salmon and eels.
Frequently asked questions
KA SOTZWEILER is located in Sotzweiler, a district of Tholey in the Landkreis St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany. The plant's address is near the A1 motorway.
KA SOTZWEILER serves approximately 11,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater from KA SOTZWEILER is discharged into local streams that flow into the Saar River, part of the Moselle-Rhine basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
KA SOTZWEILER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement this directive, with oversight by the Saarland state environmental authority.
For a plant serving around 11,200 people in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is the minimum standard under EU law. If the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) may be required.
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