Overview
SKA Kölshiem is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Külsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 5,250 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SKA Kölshiem is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Külsheim, within the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 5,250 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a German wastewater facility, SKA Kölshiem operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment at SKA Kölshiem helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
SKA Kölshiem discharges into the local tributary system of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this internationally important river system.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Kölshiem is located in Külsheim, in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,250 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated wastewater from SKA Kölshiem is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German plant, SKA Kölshiem operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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