Overview
SKA Muhlacker LOMERSHEIM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Mühlacker, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 25,200.
SKA Muhlacker LOMERSHEIM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Lomersheim district of Mühlacker, in the Enzkreis region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 25,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, it 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 stringent German water quality standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Enz River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and then into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Enz River, which flows into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Lomersheim district of Mühlacker, in the Enzkreis region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 25,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Enz River, which flows into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet strict water quality standards for the Rhine basin.
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