SKA Tannheim Wastewater Treatment Plant, Egelsee, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Tannheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Egelsee, Tannheim, within the Landkreis Biberach district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,450 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, SKA Tannheim 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and relevant state regulations, ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent from SKA Tannheim is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems in the Danube watershed, which flows into the Black Sea. Its operation helps maintain the ecological balance of streams and rivers in the area.

SKA Tannheim discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and chub, and the plant's treatment helps prevent nutrient overloading and maintain healthy oxygen levels in the water.