Overview
KA Thedinghausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 52,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Thedinghausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Thedinghausen, within the Samtgemeinde Thedinghausen in Landkreis Verden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 52,300, 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent from KA Thedinghausen is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Weser and its tributaries, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and empties into the North Sea. The Weser supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important river system, which is subject to EU Water Framework Directive requirements.
Frequently asked questions
KA Thedinghausen is located in Thedinghausen, in the Samtgemeinde Thedinghausen, Landkreis Verden, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 52,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Weser River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Germany, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet stringent water quality standards.
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