SKA OBH Obrigheim Elz Neckar, Binau

Overview

SKA OBH Obrigheim Elz Neckar is a wastewater treatment plant serving around 30,100 people in Binau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment before discharge.

SKA OBH Obrigheim Elz Neckar is a wastewater treatment plant located in Binau, a municipality in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,100, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Neckar flows through the Odenwald region and eventually joins the Rhine near Mannheim, which then drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Neckar and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine basin.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Neckar River, which flows through the Odenwald region and joins the Rhine near Mannheim. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, draining into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and supports a variety of fish species.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Binau, a municipality in the Neckar-Odenwald district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 30,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine and eventually the North Sea.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. This plant, serving 30,100, is required to meet that standard, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards. Many also incorporate advanced treatment steps depending on local requirements.