Overview
KA Grasleben is a wastewater treatment plant serving Weferlingen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 8,455. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for inland discharge.
KA Grasleben is a wastewater treatment plant located in Weferlingen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 8,455, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies. As a German facility, KA Grasleben operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, with potential for tertiary treatment if the discharge is into sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory standards to ensure environmental compliance. The treated wastewater from KA Grasleben ultimately flows into the Aller river system, which drains into the Weser and then the North Sea. This inland location means the plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from nutrient pollution. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in the region's agricultural and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
KA Grasleben discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Aller river basin, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including sensitive freshwater habitats.
Frequently asked questions
KA Grasleben is located in Weferlingen, in the district of Börde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The plant's address is Kolonnenweg, Weferlingen.
KA Grasleben serves a population equivalent of 8,455, making it a small to medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
KA Grasleben discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Aller river basin, which flows into the Weser and ultimately the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), KA Grasleben, serving over 2,000 people, is required to provide secondary treatment. Depending on the sensitivity of the receiving water, additional treatment may be needed.
In Germany, plants serving around 8,500 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards. Many also include tertiary filtration to protect sensitive water bodies.
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