Overview
SKA Schnaitheim Heidenheim is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 22,200 people in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Schnaitheim Heidenheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Schnaitheim district of Heidenheim an der Brenz, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 22,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant 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 and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Brenz River, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Danube basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Brenz River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Brenz River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a sensitive watershed that requires careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Schnaitheim district of Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 22,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Brenz River, a tributary of the Danube River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
German plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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