Overview
KA Walkenried is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Walkenried, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,694 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Walkenried is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Walkenried, a town in the district of Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,694 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Weser river basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Weser River and its tributaries, which support diverse freshwater habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which is part of the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward through Niedersachsen to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services. The region's forests and agricultural lands influence water quality, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
KA Walkenried is located in Walkenried, in the district of Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,694 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which is part of the Weser river basin, ultimately flowing to the North Sea.
As a German plant serving about 7,694 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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