Overview
SKA STETTEN is a wastewater treatment plant serving Stetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 4,850 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA STETTEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stetten, a district of Achstetten in the Biberach district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,850, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA STETTEN operates within the framework of 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 national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and state-level regulations. The treated effluent from SKA STETTEN is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the region, including the Danube's tributaries, which support diverse freshwater habitats and migratory fish species.
Environmental context
SKA STETTEN discharges into the local water system that feeds into the Danube River basin, one of Europe's most significant river systems. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting rich biodiversity along its course. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which provides habitat for numerous aquatic species and serves as an important migratory corridor.
Frequently asked questions
SKA STETTEN is located in Stetten, a district of Achstetten in the Biberach district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The address is 10, Brühlwiesen, Stetten, 88480.
SKA STETTEN serves a population equivalent of approximately 4,850, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent from SKA STETTEN is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
SKA STETTEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.
For small agglomerations like SKA STETTEN, German regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with EU standards.
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