Overview
KLA GERNSBACH AV MITTLERES MURGTAL is a wastewater treatment plant in Gernsbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 24,150 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KLA GERNSBACH AV MITTLERES MURGTAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gernsbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of around 24,150, it is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Murg river valley region. As a German plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River via the Murg River. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and industrially active region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Murg River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. Downstream, the Rhine discharges into the North Sea, making nutrient and pollutant control essential for marine ecosystem health. The region's mixed urban and industrial land use underscores the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gernsbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the Murg river valley near the Black Forest.
The plant serves approximately 24,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Murg River, which flows into the Rhine River and 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 over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if located in a sensitive area under the EU directive.
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