Overview
SKA Bernstadt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bernstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It handles wastewater from approximately 8,350 residents.
SKA Bernstadt is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bernstadt, a town in the Alb-Donau-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,350 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment plant, SKA Bernstadt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from SKA Bernstadt likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, as the region is part of the Danube watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
SKA Bernstadt is situated in the Danube River basin, with treated effluent likely flowing into a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Bernstadt is located in Bernstadt, a town in the Alb-Donau-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,350 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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