Overview
OSTFILDERN NELLINGEN_ORT is a wastewater treatment plant serving Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 29,759 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
OSTFILDERN NELLINGEN_ORT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, within the Landkreis Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 29,759, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), it is required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which may include nutrient removal to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River basin and then into the Rhine River. This region is part of a densely populated and industrialized area, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining the ecological health of the Rhine watershed and its downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Körsch River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The region's high population density and industrial activity require robust wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine Delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, in the Landkreis Esslingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 29,759 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Körsch River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and ultimately into the Rhine River.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards for sensitive water bodies.
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