Overview
KA WINTERBACH is a wastewater treatment plant in Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany, serving approximately 2,350 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA WINTERBACH is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sankt Wendel, within the Saarland region of Germany. Serving a population of around 2,350, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure for the local community. As a small-scale facility, KA WINTERBACH is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with EU standards, which aim to protect water quality across member states. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with environmental standards for discharges into local water bodies. The treated effluent from KA WINTERBACH likely discharges into a nearby river or stream within the Saar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Moselle and then the Rhine. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in western Germany. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
KA WINTERBACH discharges into a local watercourse within the Saar River basin, which flows into the Moselle River and eventually the Rhine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital migratory route for fish species. The plant's treatment processes help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
KA WINTERBACH is located in Sankt Wendel, in the Saarland region of Germany. The plant's address is Wendelinuspark, Sankt Wendel, Landkreis St. Wendel, Saarland, 66606.
KA WINTERBACH serves approximately 2,350 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater from KA WINTERBACH is discharged into a local watercourse within the Saar River basin, which flows into the Moselle and then the Rhine.
KA WINTERBACH operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size to protect water quality.
In Germany, small wastewater treatment plants serving around 2,350 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, in compliance with EU standards.
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