Overview
SKA Bad Schussenried is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Bad Schussenried, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 12,200 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Bad Schussenried is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bad Schussenried, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 12,200, 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. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), and it is expected to meet the directive's standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin via the Schussen River. The Schussen River flows into Lake Constance (Bodensee), a major freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for millions. The plant's operations are critical for protecting this sensitive ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Schussen River, a tributary of the Rhine River system via Lake Constance. Lake Constance is a large, ecologically sensitive water body that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The Schussen River itself is an important migratory corridor for fish and other aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Bad Schussenried is located in Bad Schussenried, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the Schussen River.
The plant serves approximately 12,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Schussen River, which flows into Lake Constance and ultimately the Rhine River system.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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