Overview
NECKARTAILFINGEN wastewater treatment plant serves Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,950 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The NECKARTAILFINGEN wastewater treatment plant is located in Nürtingen, within the Landkreis Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 5,950 people, classifying it as a small to medium 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 of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet national standards, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent is discharged into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Neckar flows through the densely populated and industrialized region of Baden-Württemberg, eventually joining the Rhine near Mannheim. The Rhine then drains into the North Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neckar River, which flows through the Rhine basin to the North Sea. The Neckar supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding region is a mix of urban and agricultural land, with the river playing a key role in local ecology and water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nürtingen, in the Landkreis Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,950 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Neckar River, which flows through the Rhine basin to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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