Overview
KA Eschede is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,245 people in Eschede, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Eschede is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eschede, Niedersachsen, Germany. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,245 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the rural district of Landkreis Celle, within the state of Niedersachsen. As a German wastewater treatment plant, KA Eschede operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with these regulatory standards to ensure compliance with German water quality requirements. The treated effluent from KA Eschede is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Weser river basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources from pollution, supporting the ecological health of the surrounding rural landscape.
Environmental context
KA Eschede discharges treated wastewater into local streams that are part of the Weser river basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the sensitive aquatic habitats in this region, which support diverse fish populations and migratory bird species. Maintaining high treatment standards is essential for preserving water quality in this rural area.
Frequently asked questions
KA Eschede is located at 8 Alpers Koppel, Eschede, Landkreis Celle, Niedersachsen, 29348, Germany.
KA Eschede serves approximately 6,245 residents in the municipality of Eschede and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from KA Eschede is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Weser river basin, which flows into the North Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, KA Eschede is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for such facilities to protect inland waters.
In Germany, plants serving around 6,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU and national standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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