Overview
Uhingen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,050 people in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
The Uhingen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Uhingen, in the Landkreis Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of around 35,050, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that treated water quality protects the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River basin. The Neckar flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important catchment.
Environmental context
The Uhingen plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Neckar basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
The Uhingen wastewater treatment plant is located at Bleichereistraße 65, in Uhingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 35,050 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Neckar River basin, part of the larger Rhine catchment.
As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet strict effluent standards under the EU directive.
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