Overview
SKA ZV GKA Schozachtal Ilsfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Ilsfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 26,800 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA ZV GKA Schozachtal Ilsfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ilsfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if discharging into sensitive areas. It is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Schozach River, a tributary of the Neckar River, ultimately flowing into the Rhine River and the North Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a densely populated area with agricultural and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Schozach River, which flows into the Neckar River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor. The area is subject to EU water quality standards aimed at reducing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ilsfeld, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near the Schozach River.
The plant serves approximately 26,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Schozach River, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas, in compliance with EU directives.
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