Overview
KA Hildesheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 139,000 people in Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Hildesheim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 139,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Innerste river basin, which ultimately drains into the Leine and then the Weser river system. As a large agglomeration in Germany, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these requirements, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients. The treated effluent from KA Hildesheim is discharged into the Innerste River, a tributary of the Leine, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Innerste and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
KA Hildesheim discharges treated wastewater into the Innerste River, a tributary of the Leine River, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately the North Sea. The Innerste watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this river system, which is used for recreation and supports fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
KA Hildesheim is located in Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany, near the B 6 road in the Nordstadt district.
KA Hildesheim serves approximately 139,091 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater from KA Hildesheim is discharged into the Innerste River, a tributary of the Leine River, which flows into the Weser and eventually the North Sea.
KA Hildesheim operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all discharges and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. German national regulations implement these standards.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary treatment (biological) and often include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet EU standards, especially in sensitive watersheds like the Weser basin.
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