SKA opfingen, Öpfingen | Germany Wastewater

Overview

SKA opfingen is a wastewater treatment plant in Öpfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 5,350 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA opfingen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Öpfingen, a town in the Alb-Donau-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,350, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German facility, SKA opfingen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and relevant state regulations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

Environmental context

SKA opfingen discharges into the Danube River basin, a transboundary watershed that flows through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is vital for drinking water, agriculture, and biodiversity.

Frequently asked questions

SKA opfingen is located in Öpfingen, a town in the Alb-Donau-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 5,350 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Danube River basin and eventually reaches the Black Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to German national water laws.

For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.