Overview
KA Liebenburg Ost is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Klein Mahner, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 9,107 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Liebenburg Ost is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Klein Mahner, a locality within the municipality of Liebenburg in the district of Goslar, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,107 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Weser River basin. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Innerste River, a tributary of the Leine River, which joins the Aller and then the Weser River before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these water bodies by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
KA Liebenburg Ost is located in Klein Mahner, a locality within the municipality of Liebenburg in the district of Goslar, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 9,107 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Innerste River, which flows into the Leine, Aller, and Weser rivers before reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Liebenburg Ost operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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