Overview
KA Gesmold_Westerhausen is a wastewater treatment plant in Melle, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 7,600 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Gesmold_Westerhausen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Melle, in the district of Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 7,600, classifying it as a small to medium 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and the Abwasserverordnung (AbwV). The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Hase River, a tributary of the Ems River, which flows into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Hase and Ems river systems, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Hase River basin, which flows into the Ems River and ultimately the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can impact water quality, making the plant's treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Krusestraße 3 in Melle, Landkreis Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 7,600 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Hase River, a tributary of the Ems River, which flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 2,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
German plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict national discharge limits under the Abwasserverordnung.
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