Overview
KA Hollenstedt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 12,143 people in Hollenstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Hollenstedt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hollenstedt, a municipality in the Harburg district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 12,143, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Hollenstedt 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 treated effluent from KA Hollenstedt is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
KA Hollenstedt discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Elbe River basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Elbe estuary supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological zone for migratory fish and waterbirds. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
KA Hollenstedt is located in Hollenstedt, in the Harburg district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The address is Zum Klärwerk, 21279 Hollenstedt.
KA Hollenstedt serves approximately 12,143 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Hollenstedt is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Elbe River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Hollenstedt is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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