Overview
KA Hattorf is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,200 people in Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Hattorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Hattorf district of Wolfsburg, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,200 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Hattorf is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The treated effluent from KA Hattorf is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Aller River and then the Weser River, flowing to the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies and the surrounding environment.
Environmental context
KA Hattorf discharges into the Aller River basin, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The Weser estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Hattorf is located in the Hattorf district of Wolfsburg, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Hattorf serves approximately 6,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Hattorf is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Aller River and eventually the Weser River, flowing to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, KA Hattorf is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment, which is standard for German municipal plants.
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