Overview
SKA WALDE is a wastewater treatment plant serving the village of Wälde in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,700 people.
SKA WALDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the small village of Wälde, part of the municipality of Betzweiler-Wälde in the district of Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 2,700 residents, typical of a small rural agglomeration in the Black Forest region. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA WALDE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German federal and state regulations implement this directive, ensuring that plants like SKA WALDE meet stringent effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Rhine watershed.
Environmental context
SKA WALDE discharges into a small stream that feeds into the Neckar River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The Black Forest region is known for its clean water and sensitive ecosystems, including trout streams and diverse macroinvertebrate communities. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining the ecological integrity of these headwater streams.
Frequently asked questions
SKA WALDE is located in the village of Wälde, part of the municipality of Betzweiler-Wälde, in the district of Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
SKA WALDE serves approximately 2,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local stream that flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant, SKA WALDE must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German federal and state authorities enforce these standards.
For small agglomerations like SKA WALDE, secondary treatment is typically required. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with EU effluent standards.
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