Overview
SKA AZV MECKESHEIMER CENT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Meckesheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 28,800 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA AZV MECKESHEIMER CENT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Meckesheim, within the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 28,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German wastewater plants are also regulated under the national Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level ordinances. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the Elsenz River and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Elsenz River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's nutrient removal helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the North Sea, which is sensitive to nitrogen and phosphorus inputs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Meckesheim, in the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 28,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Elsenz River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national laws, including the Water Resources Act, also apply.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stricter standards for sensitive areas.
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