SKA Teinachtal Neuweiler, Neubulach

Overview

SKA Teinachtal Neuweiler is a wastewater treatment plant serving about 4,050 people in Neubulach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA Teinachtal Neuweiler is a wastewater treatment plant located in Neubulach, within the Teinachtal valley in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to 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 managed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (Water Resources Act) and local regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Teinach River, a tributary of the Nagold, which flows into the Enz and eventually the Neckar River. The Neckar drains into the Rhine, making this plant part of the Rhine basin. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Teinach River, which flows into the Nagold, Enz, Neckar, and ultimately the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The local watershed in the Black Forest region is ecologically sensitive, with streams that sustain fish populations and riparian habitats.

Frequently asked questions

SKA Teinachtal Neuweiler is located in Neubulach, in the district of Calw, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant is situated in the Teinachtal valley.

The plant serves approximately 4,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Teinach River, a tributary of the Nagold, which flows into the Enz, Neckar, and ultimately the Rhine River.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National implementation is through the German Water Resources Act.

For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent), the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary biological treatment. German plants often employ activated sludge or similar processes to meet stringent effluent standards.