Overview
SKA Bad Waldsee serves approximately 18,550 people in Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
SKA Bad Waldsee is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 18,550, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent requirements if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from SKA Bad Waldsee is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin via the Schussen River and Lake Constance. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of these downstream environments, which are important for both ecological health and regional water supply.
Environmental context
SKA Bad Waldsee discharges into the Schussen River, a tributary of Lake Constance (Bodensee), which is part of the Rhine River basin. Lake Constance is a major freshwater resource for drinking water and supports a rich ecosystem, including endemic fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment performance is crucial for maintaining the lake's water quality and preventing eutrophication in this sensitive alpine watershed.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Bad Waldsee is located in Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the town of Bad Waldsee in the Landkreis Ravensburg district.
The plant serves approximately 18,550 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Schussen River, which flows into Lake Constance (Bodensee) and eventually into the Rhine River.
As a German plant, SKA Bad Waldsee operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size, and is enforced by German federal and state authorities.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, such as Lake Constance.
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