Overview
Klarwerk Mohringen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 74,550 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Klarwerk Mohringen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Möhringen district of Stuttgart, Germany, within the state of Baden-Württemberg. The plant serves an estimated population of 74,550, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, Klarwerk Mohringen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German plants typically achieve high removal rates for organic matter and nutrients to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent from Klarwerk Mohringen is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Neckar and Rhine watersheds support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and eel. The region is densely populated and industrialized, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Klarwerk Mohringen is located in the Möhringen district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at Dachsbauweg, Sternhäule.
The plant serves approximately 74,550 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ biological treatment with activated sludge or similar processes, often including nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet strict effluent standards set by the EU directive and national regulations.
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