ZV Bempflingen Riederich, Bempflingen

Overview

ZV Bempflingen Riederich is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Bempflingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 12,900 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ZV Bempflingen Riederich is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bempflingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 12,900, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Neckar river basin, a region known for its industrial and agricultural activity. As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. It is expected to meet national standards enforced by the state of Baden-Württemberg. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River, flowing towards the North Sea. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the water quality of these important European waterways and their ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Neckar River basin, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The region's industrial and agricultural activities place additional pressure on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Klärwerkstraße 8, Bempflingen, in the district of Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 12,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Neckar River basin and eventually the Rhine River and North Sea.

As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required in sensitive catchments like the Neckar basin to reduce nutrient loads.