ZV Neuffener Tal Frickenhausen Wastewater Treatment Plant, Frickenhausen, Germany

ZV Neuffener Tal Frickenhausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Frickenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 19,150, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into local water bodies within the Neckar River basin. 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. German federal and state regulations further enforce stringent effluent standards, including nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation align with these requirements to protect water quality. The treated wastewater from ZV Neuffener Tal Frickenhausen ultimately flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these downstream waters.

The plant discharges into the Neckar River basin, which drains into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Neckar and Rhine support diverse aquatic life, including fish species like salmon and eel, and serve as important migratory corridors. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.