Overview
KA Lamspringe is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Lamspringe, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 3,800 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Lamspringe is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lamspringe, in the district of Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 3,800, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed in accordance with national standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow 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 local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Leine River, which flows through Niedersachsen before joining the Aller and Weser rivers. The Weser drains into the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity, with the plant's treatment helping to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KA Lamspringe is located at Am Weghause in Lamspringe, Samtgemeinde Lamspringe, Landkreis Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Leine River, part of the Weser basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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