Overview
SKA ELLMENDINGEN is a wastewater treatment plant serving Dietenhausen, Keltern, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 10,800 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA ELLMENDINGEN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dietenhausen, part of the municipality of Keltern in the Enzkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz). The treated effluent from SKA ELLMENDINGEN is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local tributaries of the Pfinz River, which flows into the Rhine River near Karlsruhe. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for diverse aquatic flora and fauna. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
SKA ELLMENDINGEN is located in Dietenhausen, part of the municipality of Keltern in the Enzkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local tributaries of the Pfinz River, which flows into the Rhine River near Karlsruhe.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced through the German Water Resources Act.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment, while those above 10,000 may require more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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