Overview
KA Dassel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,884 people in Dassel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Dassel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dassel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 11,884, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Dassel is subject to 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 are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent from KA Dassel is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Weser River system and then to the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
KA Dassel discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen to the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern Germany. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Dassel is located in Dassel, in the district of Northeim, Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Dassel serves approximately 11,884 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
KA Dassel discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Weser River system and ultimately to the North Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), KA Dassel, serving about 11,884 people, is required to provide secondary treatment to meet water quality standards.
In Germany, plants serving around 12,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU and national regulations.
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