Overview
KA Bückeburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 30,387 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bückeburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bückeburg, in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 30,387, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser river system, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weser river basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The Weser and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and provide important habitats for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
KA Bückeburg is located in Bückeburg, in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 30,387 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Weser river basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Bückeburg is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal, in line with the EU UWWTD and national wastewater regulations (AbwV).
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