Overview
SKA Rosenberg Rosenberg is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hohenberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,550 people in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg.
SKA Rosenberg Rosenberg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hohenberg, a locality within the municipality of Rosenberg in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,550 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA Rosenberg Rosenberg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and the Wastewater Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung). The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse within the Jagst river basin, which ultimately flows into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Jagst River, which flows through the rural landscape of Baden-Württemberg before joining the Neckar River. The Neckar then drains into the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with agricultural and small-scale industrial activity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Rosenberg Rosenberg is located in Hohenberg, a locality within the municipality of Rosenberg in the Ostalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The address is Ohrtalweg, Ohrmühle, Hohenberg, Rosenberg.
The plant serves approximately 3,550 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Jagst River, part of the Neckar and Rhine river systems.
As a German plant, it 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 the German Wastewater Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung).
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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