Overview
ZV AV Deggingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving 12,100 people in Hausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
ZV AV Deggingen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hausen, a district of Deggingen in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of 12,100, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, ZV AV Deggingen is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's design and operation are overseen by local authorities in compliance with national water management regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Proper treatment at ZV AV Deggingen helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into a local tributary of the Fils River, which joins the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River, draining into the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a major migratory route for fish such as salmon and eel. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this internationally important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ZV AV Deggingen is located in Hausen, a district of Deggingen in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 12,100, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Fils River, part of the Neckar and Rhine river system, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, ZV AV Deggingen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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