Overview
SKA WAD Walldurn is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Walldürn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,150 people and discharges into the local watershed.
SKA WAD Walldurn is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Walldürn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 11,150 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River basin and then into the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Main River basin, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
SKA WAD Walldurn is located in Walldürn, in the Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 11,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Main River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nitrification and denitrification, to meet EU standards. Some may also include phosphorus removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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