Overview
KA Sottrum is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,000 people in Hellwege, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
KA Sottrum is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hellwege, within the Samtgemeinde Sottrum in the Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German facility, KA Sottrum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from KA Sottrum is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Wümme River basin. This region is part of the Weser river system, which drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the area, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
KA Sottrum discharges into the Wümme River, a tributary of the Weser River, which flows into the North Sea. The Wümme basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Weser estuary, a critical area for migratory fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
KA Sottrum is located in Hellwege, within the Samtgemeinde Sottrum, in the Landkreis Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Sottrum serves approximately 14,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Sottrum is discharged into the Wümme River, which flows into the Weser River and ultimately the North Sea.
KA Sottrum, serving about 14,000 people, falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
In Germany, plants serving around 14,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU and national standards for water quality.
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