Overview
2554052002 KA Eimen is a closed advanced treatment plant in Wenzen, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served a population of 678 with a designed capacity of 2200 m³/day.
2554052002 KA Eimen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Wenzen, within the municipality of Eimen in the Samtgemeinde Eschershausen-Stadtoldendorf, Landkreis Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant served a small population of 678 and was designed with a capacity of 2200 m³/day. The plant provided advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant discharged treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser river basin. The Weser flows northward to the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's advanced treatment helped minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent entered local streams within the Weser river basin, which flows through Niedersachsen before reaching the North Sea. The Weser basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helped reduce nutrient inputs, protecting the ecological health of the downstream river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at B 64, Wenzen, in the municipality of Eimen, Samtgemeinde Eschershausen-Stadtoldendorf, Landkreis Holzminden, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant served a population of 678 people.
The plant provided advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) of less than 2000 are generally required to provide appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, reflecting local environmental sensitivity.
In Niedersachsen, wastewater treatment plants operate under the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state regulations, implementing EU directives. Plants are typically permitted by the local water authority, with discharge limits based on the receiving water body's sensitivity.
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