SKA ALFDORF, Alfdorf | Germany Wastewater

Overview

SKA ALFDORF is a wastewater treatment plant in Alfdorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 6,650 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA ALFDORF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alfdorf, a town in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 6,650 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, SKA ALFDORF is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rems River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River and the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from pollution.

Environmental context

SKA ALFDORF discharges into small streams in the Rems River basin, which flows into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River, reaching the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a densely populated region with agricultural and industrial activities. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream water quality.

Frequently asked questions

SKA ALFDORF is located in Alfdorf, in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 6,650 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Rems River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which eventually reaches the Rhine River and the North Sea.

As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, SKA ALFDORF is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) to protect water quality.

In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment (secondary treatment) with possible nutrient removal, in line with EU directive requirements for small agglomerations.