Overview
SKA Kornwestheim is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 34,350 people in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Kornwestheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Kornwestheim district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The facility serves an estimated population of 34,350, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a German plant, SKA Kornwestheim is subject to 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 standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and the Waste Water Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung). Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical waterway for Europe, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neckar River basin, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Kornwestheim is located in the Kornwestheim district of Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 34,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
German plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with national standards and EU directives.
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