Overview
KA Osterode is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Osterode am Harz, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 20,453 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
KA Osterode is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Osterode am Harz, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 20,453 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Osterode 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and relevant state regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Söse River, a tributary of the Rhume, which flows into the Leine and eventually the Weser River, draining into the North Sea. The surrounding Harz region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Söse River, which flows through the Harz mountains into the Rhume, Leine, and Weser rivers, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The Harz region is a significant ecological area with diverse habitats, and the Söse supports populations of brown trout and other cold-water species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
KA Osterode is located at An der unteren Söse, Petershütte, Osterode am Harz, in the district of Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,453 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Söse River, which flows into the Rhume, Leine, and Weser river systems, eventually reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 require secondary treatment. KA Osterode, serving 20,453 people, must comply with this standard.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet stringent national standards under the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and EU directives.
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