Overview
SKA Gerabronn Gerabronn is a wastewater treatment plant in Gerabronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 4,750 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Gerabronn Gerabronn is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gerabronn, a town in the Schwäbisch Hall district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 4,750, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to 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 in accordance with national standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Jagst River, a tributary of the Neckar, which flows into the Rhine and then the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream aquatic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Jagst River, part of the Rhine basin. The Jagst supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for fish migration. Downstream, the Neckar and Rhine rivers are ecologically significant, with the Rhine being a major European waterway. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Gerabronn Gerabronn is located in Gerabronn, a town in the Schwäbisch Hall district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,750 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Jagst River, a tributary of the Neckar, which eventually reaches the Rhine and the North Sea.
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.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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