Overview
SKA ZV GKA BRETTACHTAL is a wastewater treatment plant in Neuenstadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 7,450 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA ZV GKA BRETTACHTAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Neuenstadt, within the Landkreis Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of 7,450, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and then into the Rhine River. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kocher River basin, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River. The Rhine is a major European waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical migratory route for fish species. The surrounding area is a mix of agricultural and industrial land, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuenstadt, in the Landkreis Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The plant serves a population of 7,450 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kocher River, a tributary of the Neckar River, and eventually into the Rhine River.
As a German wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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