SKA AZV Niederalfingen Aalen, Niederalfingen

Overview

SKA AZV Niederalfingen Aalen is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 44,500 people in Niederalfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA AZV Niederalfingen Aalen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Niederalfingen, a district of Hüttlingen in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 44,500, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes align with these regulatory standards to ensure compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar, and then into the Rhine River basin. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a major European waterway.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical European watershed supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a migratory corridor for fish. The region's karst geology and agricultural land use require careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Niederalfingen, a district of Hüttlingen in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 44,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.

Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and ultimately into the Rhine River.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.

Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to meet stringent nutrient removal standards.