Overview
SKA Mohringen is a wastewater treatment plant in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 5,050 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Mohringen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of about 5,050 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. As a German facility, SKA Mohringen 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from SKA Mohringen is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually feeds into the Danube River. The Danube is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
SKA Mohringen discharges into a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through Germany, Austria, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which supports both aquatic life and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Mohringen is located in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
SKA Mohringen serves approximately 5,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from SKA Mohringen is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, SKA Mohringen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like SKA Mohringen, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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