Overview
SKA ZV GKA OBERE ZABER Guglingen Frauenzimmern is a wastewater treatment plant in Frauenzimmern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 10,600 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA ZV GKA OBERE ZABER Guglingen Frauenzimmern is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Frauenzimmern, a district of Güglingen in the Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,600, 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 of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with national standards implementing the directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically and economically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Zaber River, a tributary of the Neckar, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and industrialized region, making wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality. The river supports diverse fish populations, including salmonids, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's location inland, away from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still influences the overall health of the Rhine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Frauenzimmern, a district of Güglingen, in the Landkreis Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Zaber River, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary (biological) treatment, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as required by the EU UWWTD.
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