Overview
SKA ZV GKW SECKACHTAL is a wastewater treatment plant in Roigheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 15,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA ZV GKW SECKACHTAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Roigheim, within the Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 15,300, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River and then the Rhine River. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine basin, a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine, which is a vital waterway in Europe. The Rhine basin supports a rich ecosystem and is a key source of drinking water. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roigheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the Heilbronn district.
The plant serves approximately 15,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Neckar River and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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