Overview
KA Dinklage is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,833 people in Dinklage, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Dinklage is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dinklage, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 13,833, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a German wastewater treatment facility, KA Dinklage 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV). Compliance is monitored by the relevant state authority in Niedersachsen. The treated effluent from KA Dinklage is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Weser or Ems river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive habitats that support diverse wildlife. Its operation helps maintain water quality in the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
KA Dinklage discharges treated wastewater into local streams that feed into the Hase River, a tributary of the Ems River, which flows into the Dollart estuary and then the North Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this river basin.
Frequently asked questions
KA Dinklage is located at Am Wehrhahn in Dinklage, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Dinklage serves approximately 13,833 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Hase River, a tributary of the Ems River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
KA Dinklage operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and the German Water Resources Act (WHG), which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, German regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards under the Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV).
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