Overview
SKA Waldmössingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,900 people in Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of t
SKA Waldmössingen is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Waldmössingen district of Schramberg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under 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 discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Neckar River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Neckar River, a key tributary of the Rhine basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to reduce nutrient loads and improve water quality under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Waldmössingen is located in the Waldmössingen district of Schramberg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,900 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with additional nutrient removal if the discharge is into sensitive areas.
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