Overview
ZV Oberes Lautertal Nenningen is a wastewater treatment plant in Nenningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,100 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ZV Oberes Lautertal Nenningen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nenningen, a district of Lauterstein in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,100 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment 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, including the Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-specific ordinances, further govern its operation. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with local environmental requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Lauter River, a tributary of the Fils, and then into the Neckar River basin. The Neckar flows into the Rhine, one of Europe's major waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine's diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Lauter River, a small stream that flows into the Fils River, then the Neckar, and finally the Rhine. This chain of water bodies supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish species such as trout and grayling, and provides important habitat for migratory birds along the Rhine corridor. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 29 Donzdorfer Straße in Nenningen, a district of Lauterstein, in the Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Lauter River, a tributary of the Fils, and eventually into the Neckar and Rhine rivers.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, along with German federal and state water laws.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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