Overview
SKA Ilshofen Ilshofen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,900 people in Ilshofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Ilshofen Ilshofen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ilshofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 7,900 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA Ilshofen Ilshofen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this size, the directive typically requires secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. The plant's design and operational practices align with these regulatory requirements to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from SKA Ilshofen Ilshofen is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and then into the Rhine River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for various ecological and recreational purposes. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of this river system by reducing nutrient and organic loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which is part of the larger Rhine River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Ilshofen Ilshofen is located in Ilshofen, in the district of Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,900 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and ultimately into the Rhine River basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this scale, German plants typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) to meet EU standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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