SKA ZV KW NECKARWESTHEIM Wastewater Treatment Plant, Neckarwestheim, Germany

SKA ZV KW NECKARWESTHEIM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neckarwestheim, a town in the Landkreis Heilbronn district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,750, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Neckar and Rhine rivers.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Neckar River, which joins the Rhine River near Mannheim. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important waterways, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, and the plant's compliance with EU directives helps maintain water quality standards in this densely populated and industrialized area.