Magstadt Wastewater Treatment Plant - Serving Magstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

The Magstadt wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Magstadt, in the Landkreis Böblingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 19,150 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin and then the North Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream rivers and coastal waters.