Overview
SKA Altensteig is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 23,150 people in Altensteig, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Altensteig is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Altensteig (Kernstadt), within the Landkreis Calw district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 23,150, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with these standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The surrounding area is characterized by mixed urban and rural land use, with the Nagold River nearby, a tributary of the Enz and Neckar rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Nagold River, a nearby water body, eventually joins the Enz and Neckar rivers before reaching the Rhine. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for maintaining water quality in the upper Rhine catchment. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role in sustaining downstream habitats and migratory corridors.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Altensteig is located in Altensteig (Kernstadt), in the Landkreis Calw district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 23,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that drains into the Rhine River basin, likely via the Nagold River system.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, SKA Altensteig operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, if needed, tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving water body is sensitive to eutrophication.
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