Overview
SKA BAD WURZACH is a wastewater treatment plant in Bad Wurzach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 13,850 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA BAD WURZACH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bad Wurzach, a town in the district of Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 13,850, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, as Bad Wurzach lies on the European watershed. The region is characterized by wetlands and peat bogs, making the protection of water quality essential for local biodiversity and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the catchment of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The surrounding area includes the Wurzacher Ried, one of the largest intact raised bogs in Central Europe, an ecologically sensitive habitat supporting rare flora and fauna. Proper treatment is vital to prevent nutrient pollution that could harm this fragile wetland ecosystem and downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
SKA BAD WURZACH is located in Bad Wurzach, a town in the district of Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, SKA BAD WURZACH operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be necessary to reduce nutrient loads.
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