Overview
SKA Ostelsheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ostelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,700 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
SKA Ostelsheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ostelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Serving a population of approximately 2,700, the plant is part of the region's water management infrastructure, operating under German and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 734.38 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the region, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Ostelsheim is located at Talstraße 33, Ostelsheim, in the district of Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,700 people in Ostelsheim and surrounding areas.
SKA Ostelsheim provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to meet stringent environmental standards.
As a German plant serving under 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³ per day, with current discharge volumes well below this limit.
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