SKA WINDEN NIEDERWINDEN, Niederwinden

Overview

SKA WINDEN NIEDERWINDEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,000 people in Niederwinden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

SKA WINDEN NIEDERWINDEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Niederwinden, a district of Winden im Elztal in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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 inland areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring more advanced treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Elz River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Elz and Rhine rivers.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Elz River, which joins the Rhine near Kehl. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting migratory fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for diverse aquatic life. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in the Rhine basin's biodiversity and water supply.

Frequently asked questions

SKA WINDEN NIEDERWINDEN is located in Niederwinden, a district of Winden im Elztal in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant is situated along the B 294 road.

The plant serves approximately 5,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the Elz River and eventually the Rhine River. The plant's discharge is regulated under German water law and the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The plant helps protect the Elz River and the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 5,000 population equivalents in inland areas typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients.