Overview
KA Neustadt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Neustadt am Rübenberge, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 32,100 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Neustadt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neustadt am Rübenberge, a town in the region of Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 32,100, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Neustadt 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 regulations. The treated effluent from KA Neustadt is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Weser River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
KA Neustadt discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The Weser 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 river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Neustadt is located in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Niedersachsen, Germany, near the town of Empede.
The plant serves approximately 32,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Weser River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Neustadt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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