Overview
SKA Gammertingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,850 people in Gammertingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Gammertingen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gammertingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 8,850, the plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, managed within the framework of German and European regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, SKA Gammertingen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent from SKA Gammertingen is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Danube ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Gammertingen is located in Gammertingen, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 8,850 people in the Gammertingen area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin.
As a German plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, SKA Gammertingen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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