Overview
KA Rockstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Granstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,060 people with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
KA Rockstedt (plant code 3570362001) is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Granstedt, within the Samtgemeinde Selsingen, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,060 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 361.15 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Weser River system. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Weser River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream waters from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
KA Rockstedt is located in Granstedt, within the Samtgemeinde Selsingen, Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,060 people.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Weser River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
KA Rockstedt provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (2,060 people) require secondary treatment. KA Rockstedt exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting Germany's commitment to high water quality standards.
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