Overview
SKA FREUDENBERG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Freudenberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,300 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA FREUDENBERG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Freudenberg, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,300 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a German wastewater facility, SKA FREUDENBERG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater in agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations in Baden-Württemberg. The treated effluent from SKA FREUDENBERG is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
SKA FREUDENBERG discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River and eventually the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water abstraction, recreation, and habitat.
Frequently asked questions
SKA FREUDENBERG is located in Freudenberg, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant's address is L 2310, Freudenberg, 97896.
SKA FREUDENBERG serves approximately 4,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from SKA FREUDENBERG is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine River.
SKA FREUDENBERG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater from agglomerations of this size. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations in Baden-Württemberg.
For small agglomerations like SKA FREUDENBERG, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Rhine basin.
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