Overview
KA Winsen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Winsen (Aller), Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 20,863 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Winsen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Winsen (Aller), a town in the district of Celle, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,863 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, KA Winsen operates within the framework of 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 relevant state regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Aller River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive North Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
KA Winsen discharges into the Aller River, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The Aller River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is crucial for the ecological health of the Weser estuary. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
KA Winsen is located in Winsen (Aller), a town in the district of Celle, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant's address is Südoheweg, Südohe, Winsen (Aller).
KA Winsen serves approximately 20,863 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Aller River, which flows into the Weser River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
KA Winsen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national laws, including the Water Resources Act (WHG), also apply.
For agglomerations of around 20,000 people, German plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as required by the EU UWWTD. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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