Overview
SKA KISSLEGG is a wastewater treatment plant serving Zaisenhofen, Kißlegg, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 11,850 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
SKA KISSLEGG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zaisenhofen, a district of Kißlegg in the Landkreis Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 11,850, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, SKA KISSLEGG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin via the Argen and Lake Constance. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Argen River, a tributary of Lake Constance (Bodensee). Lake Constance is a major freshwater resource for the region and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as whitefish and perch. The Rhine River basin downstream is a vital European waterway with significant ecological and economic importance.
Frequently asked questions
SKA KISSLEGG is located in Zaisenhofen, a district of Kißlegg, in the Landkreis Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,850, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Argen River and eventually into Lake Constance and the Rhine River.
As a German plant, SKA KISSLEGG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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