Overview
SKA Zwiefalten is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Baach and Zwiefalten in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 7,850 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SKA Zwiefalten is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Baach, near Zwiefalten, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,850 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, SKA Zwiefalten operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. It is expected to meet the directive's standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, as the region is part of the Danube watershed. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and flows into the Black Sea, making effective treatment crucial for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The region's karst geology may influence groundwater interactions, requiring careful management to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SKA Zwiefalten is located in Baach, near Zwiefalten, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The address is B 312, Attenhöfen, Baach, Zwiefalten.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,850 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
As a German plant serving about 7,850 people, SKA Zwiefalten falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and possibly tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards. Many also include tertiary filtration or disinfection depending on local requirements.
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