Overview
KA Evestorf is a wastewater treatment plant serving Wennigsen (Deister), Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,507 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
KA Evestorf is a wastewater treatment plant located in Evestorf, a district of Wennigsen (Deister) in the Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,507 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Evestorf operates under 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 treated effluent from KA Evestorf is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Leine River, a tributary of the Aller and Weser rivers, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
KA Evestorf discharges into the local drainage network that feeds the Leine River, which flows through Niedersachsen before joining the Aller and Weser rivers. The Weser River empties into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
KA Evestorf is located in the Evestorf district of Wennigsen (Deister), in the Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 14,507 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Leine River, a tributary of the Aller and Weser rivers, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Evestorf 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 provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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