Overview
SKA ALFDORF LEINECK is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pfahlbronn, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,350 residents in Baden-Württemberg.
SKA ALFDORF LEINECK is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pfahlbronn, a district of Alfdorf in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,350 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national German water law (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). For small agglomerations, appropriate treatment is required to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin via the Rems and Neckar rivers. The region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Leineck valley, which are part of the Rems River catchment. The Rems joins the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine at Mannheim. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The local watershed includes sensitive aquatic habitats that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
SKA ALFDORF LEINECK is located in Pfahlbronn, a district of Alfdorf in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The address is 6 Stephansrain, Leinecksmühle, Pfahlbronn.
The plant serves approximately 4,350 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams in the Leineck valley, which flow into the Rems River, then the Neckar, and ultimately the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG), which mandate appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, though advanced treatment may be needed if the receiving water is in a sensitive area. The exact process depends on local permits and environmental conditions.
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