Overview
KA Wildeshausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Wildeshausen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 36,150 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Wildeshausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wildeshausen, in the district of Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The facility serves a population of around 36,150, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, KA Wildeshausen is subject to 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 details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from KA Wildeshausen is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Weser River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Weser River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the river system, which is vital for both local ecosystems and downstream coastal environments.
Frequently asked questions
KA Wildeshausen is located in Wildeshausen, in the district of Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. Its address is Nordring, Wildeshausen, 27793.
The plant serves approximately 36,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Weser River basin and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Wildeshausen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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