Overview
KA Supplingenburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Süpplingen, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,257 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Supplingenburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Süpplingen, within the Samtgemeinde Nord-Elm in the district of Helmstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,257 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Aller River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in protecting local water quality important for both ecological and human uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aller River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and joins the Weser River before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, particularly for downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
KA Supplingenburg is located in Süpplingen, within the Samtgemeinde Nord-Elm in the district of Helmstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 6,257 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Aller River basin, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Supplingenburg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
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