Overview
SKA Oberes Killertal Burladingen Killer is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Jungingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,750.
SKA Oberes Killertal Burladingen Killer is a former wastewater treatment plant located in Jungingen, within the Zollernalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant served a small community of approximately 1,750 people before its closure. As a German plant serving a population under 10,000, it would have been subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The plant's operational status is closed, indicating it is no longer in service. The area drains into the Neckar River basin, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The plant's closure suggests that wastewater treatment needs in the area are now handled by other facilities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Zollernalbkreis district, part of the Neckar River basin. The Neckar flows into the Rhine, which discharges into the North Sea. The region is characterized by the Swabian Alb, a karst landscape with sensitive groundwater resources. The closure of this plant may reduce local discharge, but the overall watershed health depends on the performance of remaining treatment facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jungingen, in the Zollernalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant served a population of approximately 1,750 people.
The plant is listed as closed, which may be due to consolidation of wastewater treatment in the region or upgrades to newer facilities.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG). Small plants serving under 10,000 people must provide appropriate treatment to protect water quality.
The Neckar River basin is a major tributary of the Rhine, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
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