SKA SULZBACH, Sulzbach an der Murr

Overview

SKA SULZBACH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Sulzbach an der Murr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,694 residents and discharges into the local water system.

SKA SULZBACH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sulzbach an der Murr, in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 8,694 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, SKA SULZBACH operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is subject to national water laws and permits issued by the state authority of Baden-Württemberg, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for inland waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Murr River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Murr's water quality and supporting aquatic life in this ecologically sensitive region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Murr River, which flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region of southern Germany.

Frequently asked questions

SKA SULZBACH is located in Sulzbach an der Murr, in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 8,694 residents, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Murr River, a tributary of the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea.

As a German plant, SKA SULZBACH operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect inland waters.

For agglomerations of this scale, German plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet strict discharge standards set by the EU directive and national laws.