Overview
KA Isenbüttel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Isenbüttel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It handles wastewater for approximately 11,067 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Isenbüttel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Isenbüttel, a municipality in the district of Gifhorn, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,067 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, KA Isenbüttel 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The treated effluent from KA Isenbüttel is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aller River and then the Weser River, flowing into 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 Isenbüttel discharges into the Aller River basin, which flows into the Weser River and eventually the North Sea. The Weser estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Isenbüttel is located in Isenbüttel, a municipality in the district of Gifhorn, Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Isenbüttel serves approximately 11,067 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Isenbüttel is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Aller River and then the Weser River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 people must provide secondary treatment. KA Isenbüttel, serving about 11,067 people, is required to meet this standard, with possible additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 11,000 people typically employ secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many also include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
Nearby plants