Overview
SKA WILDBERG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Wildberg-Stadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,250 people as part of the region's water infrastructure.
SKA WILDBERG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wildberg-Stadt, within the Landkreis Calw district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,250, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German wastewater facility, SKA WILDBERG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz), ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The surrounding region features a mix of urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Rhine and its tributaries, from nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from SKA WILDBERG enters local streams that flow into the Nagold River, a tributary of the Enz River, which joins the Neckar River and eventually reaches the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin, reducing nutrient enrichment and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
SKA WILDBERG is located in Wildberg-Stadt, in the Landkreis Calw district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Nagold River, part of the Rhine River basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC and the German Water Resources Act, which mandate secondary treatment and effluent quality standards for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, German plants typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially in sensitive areas like the Rhine basin.
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