KA Delmenhorst Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bremen, Germany

KA Delmenhorst, identified by plant number 4010002001, is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Bremen-Süd district of Bremen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 138,222, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the Weser River, which flows through the region. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment is mandated, while secondary treatment is the minimum standard for all discharges. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The treated effluent from KA Delmenhorst is discharged into the Weser River, which flows northward into the North Sea. The Weser basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations are critical for protecting water quality in the region, particularly given the industrial and urban pressures in the Bremen area.

The plant discharges into the Weser River, which flows through northwestern Germany and empties into the North Sea. The Weser basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The river's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban discharges, making treatment plant performance vital for downstream ecosystems.