Overview
KA Eldagsen is a wastewater treatment plant in Springe, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 10,405 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Eldagsen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Eldagsen district of Springe, in the Region Hannover of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,405, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Eldagsen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Leine River and then the Weser River, flowing into the North Sea. Its operations help protect the ecological health of these water bodies and the surrounding environment.
Environmental context
KA Eldagsen discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Leine River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows 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 river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Eldagsen is located in the Eldagsen district of Springe, in the Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Eldagsen serves approximately 10,405 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
KA Eldagsen discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Leine River and eventually the Weser River and North Sea.
KA Eldagsen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving around 10,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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