Overview
KA Schwarmstedt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,916 people in Schwarmstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Schwarmstedt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Schwarmstedt, in the Heidekreis district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 11,916, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for 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 requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Aller and Weser rivers. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Aller River and then the Weser River before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
KA Schwarmstedt is located in Schwarmstedt, in the Heidekreis district of Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Schwarmstedt serves approximately 11,916 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Aller River and eventually the Weser River and North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Schwarmstedt operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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