SKA AZV Kaiserstuhl Nord Wyhl, Wyhl

Overview

SKA AZV Kaiserstuhl Nord Wyhl is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,950 people in Wyhl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA AZV Kaiserstuhl Nord Wyhl is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wyhl, within the Verwaltungsverband Nördlicher Kaiserstuhl in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,950, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine and its tributaries, contributing to the ecological health of the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River, one of Europe's most important waterways. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Downstream, the river flows through the Upper Rhine Valley and eventually reaches the North Sea. The region is ecologically sensitive, with floodplain forests and wetlands that rely on good water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Wyhl, within the Verwaltungsverband Nördlicher Kaiserstuhl in the district of Emmendingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 8,950 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.