Overview
SKA Mulfingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,950 people in Mulfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Mulfingen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mulfingen, a town in the Hohenlohe district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,950, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, SKA Mulfingen 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 and capacity are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Jagst River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in protecting local water quality essential for both human use and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from SKA Mulfingen enters local streams that feed into the Jagst River, a right-bank tributary of the Neckar River. The Neckar flows into the Rhine, which discharges into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in a catchment area that includes sensitive habitats for fish and macroinvertebrates.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Mulfingen is located in Mulfingen, a town in the Hohenlohe district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant's address is Riedweg, Bachmühle, Mulfingen.
SKA Mulfingen serves approximately 5,950 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from SKA Mulfingen is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Jagst River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which eventually reaches the North Sea via the Rhine.
SKA Mulfingen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations.
For plants serving around 6,000 people in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, depending on the catchment area.
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