Overview
SKA Weilheim GKW Faulenbachtal is a wastewater treatment plant in Weilheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 4,350 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Weilheim GKW Faulenbachtal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Weilheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,350 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the rural district of Tuttlingen, near the Swabian Alb region. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a modest scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Faulenbachtal area is part of the upper Danube system, contributing to the Black Sea catchment. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life in the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Faulenbachtal stream, a tributary of the Danube River system. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors. The region's karst geology makes groundwater particularly sensitive to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Weilheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the district of Tuttlingen.
The plant serves approximately 4,350 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Faulenbachtal stream, which flows into the Danube River system and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size in non-sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard, often with nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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