Eigenbetrieb Stadtentwässerung Pforzheim (ESP)

The Eigenbetrieb Stadtentwässerung Pforzheim is an independent company that has been responsible for public wastewater disposal in Pforzheim since its foundation on January 1, 2004. It includes the construction, maintenance and operation of the sewer network and the sewage treatment plant. In addition, the company takes care of property drainage and the removal of rainwater[1][5].

• Sewer Network and Sewage Treatment Plant: The company operates an extensive sewer network with a length of over 516 km, which is divided into combined sewer, sewage and rainwater sewers. The sewage treatment plant has a design size for approximately 250,000 inhabitants and treats wastewater from Pforzheim and Birkenfeld[3].
• Wastewater Treatment: The treatment takes place in several stages, including biological and chemical processes, to discharge the water cleanly into the Enz[2].
• Energy Generation: The sludge from the sewage treatment plant is used for energy production to generate electricity[2].

The main mission of the Eigenbetrieb is to ensure wastewater disposal in order to protect the environment and ensure the health of the population. Important values are efficiency, sustainability and transparency in wastewater disposal.

• Environmental Protection: The efficient treatment of wastewater prevents the pollution of water bodies, which contributes to the preservation of the environment[2].
• Energy Autonomy: The goal is to increase energy autonomy through the use of sewage gas and other measures[3].
• Innovative Technologies: The introduction of new treatment stages, such as the 4th treatment stage, demonstrates the commitment to advanced technologies to improve water quality[3].

The Eigenbetrieb Stadtentwässerung Pforzheim is continuously committed to improving wastewater disposal and promoting sustainable practices to protect the environment and the health of the population.

• 1 - https://stadtentwaesserung.pforzheim.de/index.html
• 2 - https://stadtentwaesserung.pforzheim.de/leichte-sprache.html
• 3 - https://www.unitechnics.de/images/PDFs/UNITECHNICS_on_Tour_2024/ESP_Unitechnics_on_Tour.pdf
• 4 - https://stadtentwaesserung.pforzheim.de/gebuehren-satzungen.html
• 5 - https://www.pforzheim.de/buerger/buergerservice/pf0/service-bw/organisationseinheiten/show/6002955-eigenbetrieb-stadtentwaesserung-pforzheim.html