KA Uelzen Wastewater Treatment Plant, Uelzen, Niedersachsen

KA Uelzen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Uelzen, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 68,855, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Ripdorf area along B 4 road. As a German facility, KA Uelzen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality regulations. The treated wastewater from KA Uelzen is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Elbe River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life in the downstream rivers and contributing to the ecological health of the North Sea coastal environment.

KA Uelzen discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Elbe River basin. The Elbe flows through northern Germany before reaching the North Sea, an ecologically sensitive marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and contributing to the health of the North Sea.