Overview
SKA FAB Fahrenbach is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,000 people in Trienz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA FAB Fahrenbach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Trienz, a district of Fahrenbach in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, SKA FAB Fahrenbach is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in inland areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Neckar River basin, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Neckar and Rhine systems, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neckar River basin, a tributary of the Rhine River, which flows into the North Sea. The Neckar basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The region's mixed agricultural and forested landscape requires careful nutrient management to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
SKA FAB Fahrenbach is located in Trienz, a district of Fahrenbach in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Neckar River basin, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in inland areas, secondary treatment is typically required unless the discharge is into a sensitive area, which may necessitate tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
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