SKA Buhlertann Buhlertann, Bühlertann

Overview

SKA Buhlertann Buhlertann is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Bühlertann, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 4,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA Buhlertann Buhlertann is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bühlertann, a town in the Schwäbisch Hall district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,000 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar, which flows into the Rhine. This Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in central Europe.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Bühler River, a tributary of the Kocher. The Kocher joins the Neckar, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region's karst geology can make groundwater vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.

Frequently asked questions

SKA Buhlertann Buhlertann is located in Bühlertann, a town in the Schwäbisch Hall district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Bühler River, a tributary of the Kocher, which eventually reaches the Rhine River.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.

For small agglomerations (under 10,000 PE), the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.