Overview
KA Bergen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,515 people in Bergen, Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bergen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bergen, a town in the Landkreis Celle district of Lower Saxony, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,515, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German facility, KA Bergen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance with national standards ensures appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Weser River system. Its operations help protect the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources, supporting both environmental and public health objectives.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, which is part of the Weser River basin. The Weser drains into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The region's sandy soils and agricultural land use make proper nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Bergen is located in Bergen, in the Landkreis Celle district of Lower Saxony, Germany. The address is Bostels Wiesen, 29303 Bergen.
KA Bergen serves approximately 10,515 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
KA Bergen discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Weser River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
KA Bergen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. Compliance is enforced by German national authorities.
For agglomerations of around 10,000 population equivalent, German plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with tertiary nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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