Overview
SKA AULENDORF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aulendorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 7,600 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
SKA AULENDORF is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aulendorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,600 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, SKA AULENDORF operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (unit unspecified), and it is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse within the Danube River basin, as Aulendorf lies in the catchment area of the Danube. The treated effluent contributes to the water quality of downstream rivers and ultimately the Black Sea, supporting aquatic ecosystems and regional water resource management.
Environmental context
SKA AULENDORF discharges into a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a major European river system. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Danube basin, which is ecologically sensitive and supports agriculture, tourism, and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
SKA AULENDORF is located in Aulendorf, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at Tobelwiese in the Kläranlage Aulendorf area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse within the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment. The plant is expected to comply with this standard to protect the Danube basin.
In Germany, plants serving this population typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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