Overview
KA Alfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Alfeld (Leine), Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 28,683 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Alfeld is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alfeld (Leine), a town in the district of Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 28,683, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under German and EU regulations. As a German plant of this scale, KA Alfeld is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed by local authorities to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national water quality goals. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Leine River, a tributary of the Aller, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the Leine catchment area.
Environmental context
KA Alfeld discharges into the Leine River, which flows northward through Niedersachsen to join the Aller River. The Aller then merges with the Weser, which empties into the North Sea. The Leine River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems. The plant's treatment helps maintain the ecological health of this river system, which is used for recreation and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
KA Alfeld is located in Alfeld (Leine), in the district of Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant is situated near the Leine River.
KA Alfeld serves approximately 28,683 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Leine River, which flows into the Aller and Weser rivers, eventually reaching the North Sea.
KA Alfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to meet local water quality targets.
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