KA Medingen Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bad Bevensen, Niedersachsen

KA Medingen is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Medingen district of Bad Bevensen, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 23,237 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, KA Medingen 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 process and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Ilmenau River and ultimately the Elbe River. This contributes to the protection of the Elbe basin, a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and important for regional water resources.

The plant discharges into the Ilmenau River, a tributary of the Elbe River. The Elbe flows into the North Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in this important European watershed.