Overview
SKA SCHRAMBERG is a wastewater treatment plant serving Schiltach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 20,600 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA SCHRAMBERG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Schiltach, within the Rottweil district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 20,600, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, SKA SCHRAMBERG 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 are aligned with national standards to ensure compliance with discharge limits. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Kinzig River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
SKA SCHRAMBERG is located in Schiltach, in the Rottweil district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,600 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Kinzig River and ultimately the Rhine River basin.
As a German plant, SKA SCHRAMBERG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national discharge standards.
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