Overview
SKA Mittelstadt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 16,250 people and discharges into the local water system.
SKA Mittelstadt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Mittelstadt district of Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA Mittelstadt 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 standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level regulations in Baden-Württemberg. The treated effluent from SKA Mittelstadt is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, making this plant part of a large international watershed that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
SKA Mittelstadt discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Neckar River, a key tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is one of Europe's most important river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the Neckar and Rhine, which are subject to strict EU water quality standards under the Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Mittelstadt is located in the Mittelstadt district of Reutlingen, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
SKA Mittelstadt serves approximately 16,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from SKA Mittelstadt is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine River.
SKA Mittelstadt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz).
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 16,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some plants may also include tertiary treatment for nutrient removal, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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