Overview
SKA BERGLEN is a wastewater treatment plant in Steinach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 8,950 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
SKA BERGLEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Steinach, within the Berglen municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 8,950, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German facility, SKA BERGLEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the stringent effluent quality standards required by German water law, which implements the directive's requirements for protecting receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River basin and then into the Rhine River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Rhine ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this important European river system.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from SKA BERGLEN flows into local streams that are part of the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important waterways, supporting rich biodiversity and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in Baden-Württemberg places it in a region with sensitive aquatic habitats, where nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
SKA BERGLEN is located in Steinach, within the Berglen municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant's address is L 1140, Lehnenberg, Steinach, Berglen, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, 73663.
SKA BERGLEN serves approximately 8,950 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Neckar River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. The discharge is regulated under German water law to protect downstream ecosystems.
SKA BERGLEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. German national legislation implements this directive, with oversight by state authorities in Baden-Württemberg.
For agglomerations of around 9,000 people, German plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. Many plants also incorporate tertiary treatment to meet stringent effluent standards.
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