Overview
KLA Forbach Bermersbach is a wastewater treatment plant serving Langenbrand, Forbach, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,550 residents.
KLA Forbach Bermersbach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Langenbrand, a district of Forbach in the Rastatt district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,550 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, KLA Forbach Bermersbach operates under 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. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Murg River, a tributary of the Rhine, which flows through the Black Forest region. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. Downstream, the Rhine discharges into the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant's location in a forested area means its discharge must protect local stream ecology.
Frequently asked questions
KLA Forbach Bermersbach is located in Langenbrand, a district of Forbach in the Rastatt district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The address is Bahnhofstraße, Langenbrand, Forbach.
The plant serves approximately 3,550 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Murg River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine eventually reaches the North Sea.
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. Compliance is enforced by German state authorities.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, as required by the EU directive. Some plants may also include phosphorus removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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