Overview
SKA STOV STETTEN serves Thiergarten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 7,250 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
SKA STOV STETTEN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Thiergarten, a locality within the municipality of Beuron in the Sigmaringen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 7,250 people, placing it in the category of a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is appropriately scaled for its service population. The treated effluent from SKA STOV STETTEN is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's most significant rivers, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of this important international waterway and its associated ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through central and eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides critical habitat for migratory fish species. The Danube is a major European waterway, and maintaining its water quality is essential for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
SKA STOV STETTEN is located in Thiergarten, a locality in the municipality of Beuron, in the Sigmaringen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,250 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. SKA STOV STETTEN, serving 7,250 people, falls within this category and must comply with the directive's standards.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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