Overview
SKA WERTHEIM OST is a wastewater treatment plant in Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA WERTHEIM OST is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wertheim, a town in the Main-Tauber-Kreis district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,300 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a vital European waterway, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
SKA WERTHEIM OST is located at Am Rechlesgraben 1, in the Bettingen district of Wertheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment across Europe.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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