Overview
KA Bispingen Steinbeck Grevenhof is a wastewater treatment plant in Bispingen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 15,800 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bispingen Steinbeck Grevenhof is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bispingen, in the Heidekreis district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 15,800, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Luhe River, a tributary of the Elbe, which ultimately flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Luhe River basin, which flows into the Elbe River and then the North Sea. The Elbe estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Zum Klärwerk, Grevenhof, Bispingen, in the Heidekreis district of Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 15,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Luhe River, a tributary of the Elbe, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards to protect receiving waters.
For agglomerations of this size, German regulations typically require secondary (biological) treatment, and often include nutrient removal to meet stringent limits for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially in sensitive areas.
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