Overview
SKA VILSINGEN is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vilsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 1,950. It was designed for a capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 493.50 m³/day.
SKA VILSINGEN is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vilsingen, a district of Inzigkofen in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant served a population of approximately 1,950 people and is now closed. It was designed with a capacity of 2,000 cubic meters per day and had an average discharge volume of 493.50 cubic meters per day. As a secondary treatment plant, SKA VILSINGEN provided biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size (under 2,000 population equivalent) are typically required to provide appropriate treatment, and secondary treatment meets the standard for such small communities. The plant's treated effluent was discharged into local water bodies within the Danube River basin. The region is characterized by karst landscapes and the upper Danube valley, which supports diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect the sensitive freshwater ecosystems downstream, including the Danube River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
SKA VILSINGEN discharged into local streams that flow into the Danube River, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The upper Danube region in Baden-Württemberg features ecologically sensitive karst aquifers and diverse aquatic habitats. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining water quality and supporting species such as the Danube salmon and other native fish.
Frequently asked questions
SKA VILSINGEN is located in Vilsingen, a district of Inzigkofen in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant served a population of approximately 1,950 people.
SKA VILSINGEN provided secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent under 2,000 require appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment meets this standard for small communities, ensuring environmental protection of receiving waters.
The Danube River basin is a major European watershed draining into the Black Sea. Proper treatment at plants like SKA VILSINGEN helps protect water quality in this ecologically important river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for drinking water and recreation.
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