SKA Ohrnberg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Ohrnberg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Ohrnberg district of Öhringen, in the Hohenlohekreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, SKA Ohrnberg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards for its scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and then into the Rhine River basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.

SKA Ohrnberg discharges into the Ohrn River, a small tributary of the Kocher River, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in a rural, agricultural area means its effluent quality is important for maintaining the ecological health of the Ohrn and downstream waters, particularly regarding nutrient levels that could affect algae growth.