Overview
KA Harsum is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,750 people in Harsum, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Harsum is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 22A, Berliner Ring, in Harsum, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 11,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German wastewater treatment plants are subject to strict national standards (Abwasserverordnung) that often mandate advanced treatment, especially in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Leine and Weser rivers. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge contributes to the Leine river basin, which flows into the Weser and then to the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this lowland river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Harsum is located at 22A, Berliner Ring, in Harsum, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Harsum serves approximately 11,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Leine river and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Weser river.
KA Harsum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national standards (Abwasserverordnung) may impose additional requirements.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide at least secondary treatment, and often include nutrient removal to meet strict national water quality standards, especially in sensitive watersheds.
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