Overview
SKA Tennenbronn is a wastewater treatment plant in Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 4,362 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of th
SKA Tennenbronn is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Tennenbronn district of Schramberg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,362 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, SKA Tennenbronn operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller agglomerations like this one, appropriate treatment must ensure the receiving water body's environmental quality is not compromised. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality in this densely populated and ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from SKA Tennenbronn enters local streams that feed into the Neckar River, a key tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Black Forest region means the receiving waters are relatively sensitive, requiring effective treatment to protect downstream ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Tennenbronn is located in the Tennenbronn district of Schramberg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 4,362 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, SKA Tennenbronn must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent and appropriate treatment for smaller ones to protect receiving waters.
In Germany, plants serving around 4,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies like those in the Black Forest region.
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