SKA NEUBULACH, Wildberg | Germany Wastewater

Overview

SKA NEUBULACH is a wastewater treatment plant in Wildberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 7,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA NEUBULACH is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Effringen district of Wildberg, in the Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,300 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, SKA NEUBULACH is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nagold River, a tributary of the Enz, Neckar, and Rhine rivers. This connection to the Rhine basin means the plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in one of Europe's major river systems.

Environmental context

SKA NEUBULACH discharges into the local water system that flows into the Nagold River, then the Enz, Neckar, and finally the Rhine River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's effluent contributes to the water quality of these rivers, which are used for drinking water, recreation, and habitat.

Frequently asked questions

SKA NEUBULACH is located in the Effringen district of Wildberg, in the Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 7,300 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Nagold River, a tributary of the Enz, Neckar, and Rhine rivers.

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (7,300 population equivalent) require secondary treatment. The plant must comply with German national standards implementing the directive.

In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent EU and national water quality standards.