Overview
SKA Hermaringen Hermaringen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hermaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 2,700. It discharges treated water into local water bodies, supporting regional water quality.
SKA Hermaringen Hermaringen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Hermaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of 2,700 and operates with a designed capacity of 3,440 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 785.13 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires advanced treatment for agglomerations of this scale when discharging into sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream ecosystems, including the Black Sea, by reducing nutrient loads and maintaining water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this plant helps protect downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hermaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the district of Landkreis Heidenheim.
The plant serves a population of 2,700 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of this size in sensitive areas require advanced treatment. The plant's advanced level meets these requirements.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea, helping to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
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