Overview
SKA Königheim is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Königheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,300 before its decommissioning.
SKA Königheim was a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Königheim, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant served a small population of approximately 1,300 residents before its operational status changed to closed. As a German plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalents, it would have been subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for small agglomerations, typically mandating appropriate treatment to protect local water quality. The plant's closure may reflect consolidation of wastewater services in the region. The plant's receiving waters are part of the Tauber River system, which flows into the Main River and ultimately the Rhine. The region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and small settlements, with the Tauber contributing to the Rhine's ecological network.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge would have entered the Tauber River, a tributary of the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The Tauber River flows through a predominantly agricultural area, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Königheim is located in Königheim, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant served a population of approximately 1,300 people before its closure.
The plant's operational status is listed as closed, which may be due to consolidation of wastewater treatment services in the region or upgrades to newer facilities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations (under 2,000 population equivalents) are required to provide appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters. The directive aims to prevent pollution from wastewater discharges.
The Tauber River is a tributary of the Main River, part of the Rhine basin. It supports aquatic ecosystems and is influenced by agricultural runoff, making nutrient management important for water quality.
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