Overview
SKA Pfullendorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pfullendorf-Stadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,850 people and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Pfullendorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pfullendorf-Stadt, within the Landkreis Sigmaringen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,850, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, SKA Pfullendorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Danube River basin, as Pfullendorf lies near the European watershed. The treated water contributes to the ecological health of downstream aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
SKA Pfullendorf discharges into a tributary of the Danube River system, which flows through Germany, Austria, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse fish and invertebrate populations. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Pfullendorf is located in Pfullendorf-Stadt, within the Landkreis Sigmaringen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 13,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a German plant, SKA Pfullendorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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