Overview
The Neuhausen auf den Fildern wastewater treatment plant serves around 13,650 residents in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Neuhausen auf den Fildern wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Neuhausen auf den Fildern, in the Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,650 people, 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 regulatory framework ensures that appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Neckar and Rhine, affecting downstream habitats and water uses. Proper treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects sensitive species in these rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, in the Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its address is Sulzbachtalweg, Neuhausen auf den Fildern, 73765.
The plant serves approximately 13,650 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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