Overview
KA Vehlen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bückeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 19,750 people under EU regulatory standards.
KA Vehlen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bückeburg, in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of around 19,750, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German plant, KA Vehlen operates under 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 Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and relevant state regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Weser river system, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Weser river basin, which flows through northern Germany into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, making effective treatment essential for maintaining downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
KA Vehlen is located in Bückeburg, in the district of Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 19,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater from KA Vehlen is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Weser river system, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
KA Vehlen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is subject to German national water laws.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU and national standards for protecting sensitive water bodies.
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