Overview
Nürtingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 51,500 people in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
The Nürtingen wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of around 51,500, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated in the Neckar River basin, an important waterway in southwestern Germany. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational and capacity details are managed by local municipal authorities, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Neckar River, which flows through the region and eventually joins the Rhine River. The Neckar supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream. Proper treatment at Nürtingen helps protect water quality in the Neckar and Rhine basins, contributing to the ecological health of these major European waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Neckar flows through the densely populated and industrialized state of Baden-Württemberg, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine's floodplains and delta. The region supports diverse fish species and migratory birds, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the district of Esslingen.
The plant serves approximately 51,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
German plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment common in sensitive areas to meet stringent nutrient removal standards.
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