Overview
SKA OEDHEIM is a wastewater treatment plant in Oedheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 5,500 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA OEDHEIM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Oedheim, a municipality in the Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 5,500, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, SKA OEDHEIM is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine basin, a major European waterway that supports diverse aquatic life and is used for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
SKA OEDHEIM's treated effluent enters the local water network, flowing into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SKA OEDHEIM is located in Oedheim, a municipality in the Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 5,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Neckar River and ultimately the Rhine River.
As a German plant, SKA OEDHEIM operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like this, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, typically involving biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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