LEONBERG MITTLERES GLEMSTAL, Leonberg

Overview

LEONBERG MITTLERES GLEMSTAL wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 53,700 people in Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.

LEONBERG MITTLERES GLEMSTAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of around 53,700, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. The plant is situated in the district of Böblingen, part of the Stuttgart metropolitan area. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations over 2,000 and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream water bodies, including habitats for diverse aquatic species and migratory corridors.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Glemswald region, part of the Neckar River basin. The Neckar flows into the Rhine River, which is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish. The area is ecologically sensitive due to urban and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Ob der Fleischmühle 1, in the Höfingen district of Leonberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 53,700 people in the Leonberg area and surrounding communities.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River.

As a German plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.

Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive water bodies.