SKA AWV RAUM OFFENBURG Wastewater Treatment Plant, Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA AWV RAUM OFFENBURG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of around 117,300, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the A5 motorway in the Griesheim district. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are sensitive. Its scale implies compliance with these regulatory requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine basin and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.