Overview
KA Northeim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 46,000 people in Northeim, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Northeim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Northeim, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 46,040, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's water management infrastructure. As a German facility, KA Northeim 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 are designed to meet national standards under the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (Water Resources Act). The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent from KA Northeim is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Leine river and its tributaries, which flow through the region. This contributes to the ecological health of the Weser system and the North Sea downstream.
Environmental context
KA Northeim discharges into the Leine river, a tributary of the Aller, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
KA Northeim is located in Northeim, in the district of Landkreis Northeim, Niedersachsen, Germany. The address is Seerundweg, 37154 Northeim.
KA Northeim serves approximately 46,040 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from KA Northeim is discharged into the Leine river, which flows into the Aller and then the Weser, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 15,000 people, KA Northeim is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. Germany implements this through national legislation under the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz.
For a plant serving around 46,000 people in Germany, secondary treatment is the minimum requirement under the EU UWWTD. Many plants of this scale also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the North Sea.
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