Overview
KA Eschershausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 5,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Eschershausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eschershausen, a town in the district of Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300 people, 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 processes and capacity are managed in compliance with national water regulations, ensuring that effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from KA Eschershausen is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Niedersachsen to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen to the North Sea. The Weser supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and sea trout, and its estuary provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Eschershausen is located in Eschershausen, a town in the district of Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant's address is Oelkasser Straße, Scharfoldendorf, Eschershausen.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Weser River basin, which flows to the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Eschershausen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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