Overview
KA Luneburg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Lüneburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of over 205,000, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Luneburg (3550222001) is a major wastewater treatment facility located in the Goseburg industrial area of Lüneburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 205,276, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Elbe River basin places it within a region that relies on effective wastewater management to protect downstream water quality. As a large-scale plant in Germany, KA Luneburg is expected to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations exceeding 150,000 population equivalent, the directive mandates at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. The plant's discharge likely undergoes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients before release. The treated effluent from KA Luneburg ultimately drains into the Elbe River via local waterways, contributing to the North Sea basin. The Elbe is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. Effective nutrient removal at the plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the downstream Elbe estuary and coastal waters.
Environmental context
KA Luneburg discharges into the Ilmenau River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which flows into the North Sea. The Elbe estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish like salmon and eel. Nutrient loading from upstream sources can contribute to algal blooms in the coastal zone, making advanced treatment important for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KA Luneburg is located in the Goseburg industrial area of Lüneburg, Niedersachsen, Germany, at Christian-Herbst-Straße.
KA Luneburg serves a population equivalent of approximately 205,276, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Ilmenau River, a tributary of the Elbe River, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a large agglomeration over 150,000 population equivalent, KA Luneburg is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
The Elbe River is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and migratory fish. Effective treatment at KA Luneburg helps reduce nutrient pollution that could cause eutrophication in the Elbe estuary and North Sea.
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