Overview
KA Kirchdorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kirchdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 2,625 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
KA Kirchdorf, located in the municipality of Kirchdorf in the district of Diepholz, Niedersachsen, Germany, is a municipal wastewater treatment facility serving a population of around 2,625. The plant operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. As a German plant, KA Kirchdorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 730.92 m³/day, the plant has ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin, contributing to the protection of the North Sea ecosystem. The advanced treatment process helps reduce nutrient loads, supporting aquatic life in downstream rivers and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The Weser estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats and coastal waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
KA Kirchdorf is located at Unter den Hestern 34, Kirchdorf, in the Samtgemeinde Kirchdorf, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,625 people in the Kirchdorf area.
KA Kirchdorf provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, KA Kirchdorf is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. Its advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge of about 731 m³ per day, indicating significant spare capacity.
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