Overview
KA Wagenfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 12,369 people in Wagenfeld, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Wagenfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wagenfeld, in the district of Diepholz, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,369, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Wagenfeld 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 process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Weser river basin, ultimately draining into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
KA Wagenfeld discharges into local streams that feed into the Weser River, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
KA Wagenfeld is located in Wagenfeld, in the district of Diepholz, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 12,369 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Wagenfeld is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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