Overview
KA Muden Flettmar is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 12,742 people in Flettmar, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Muden Flettmar is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Flettmar, a locality in the municipality of Müden (Aller), within the Samtgemeinde Meinersen in the district of Gifhorn, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,742, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Muden Flettmar is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aller River, a tributary of the Weser River. The Weser flows northward through Niedersachsen to the North Sea. The Aller River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this river system.
Environmental context
KA Muden Flettmar discharges into the Aller River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The Aller River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Niedersachsen. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this river system, which is used for recreation and supports local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
KA Muden Flettmar is located in Flettmar, a locality in the municipality of Müden (Aller), Samtgemeinde Meinersen, Gifhorn district, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,742 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Aller River, a tributary of the Weser River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Muden Flettmar operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants serving around 12,700 people typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum under EU regulations. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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