Overview
SKA Boesnau LFKW is a wastewater treatment plant in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 6,600 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Boesnau LFKW is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Stuttgart district of Boesnau, within the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 6,600 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Bandtälesweg, Pfaffenwald, Vaihingen, Stuttgart. 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 regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. German wastewater plants typically adhere to strict national standards under the Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Neckar and Rhine rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, flowing into the Neckar River, which joins the Rhine River near Mannheim. The Rhine is a major European waterway that drains into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and eel, and is a critical migratory corridor. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Boesnau LFKW is located in the Boesnau district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at Bandtälesweg, Pfaffenwald, Vaihingen.
The plant serves approximately 6,600 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national standards under the Water Resources Act also apply.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required by the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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