Overview
KA Holdorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Holdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 21,917 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Holdorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Holdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,917, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the rural district of Vechta, an area characterized by agriculture and small-scale industry. As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Holdorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from KA Holdorf is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Weser River system. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's groundwater and surface water resources, supporting both ecological health and agricultural water use in the area.
Environmental context
KA Holdorf discharges into local streams that flow into the Hunte River, a tributary of the Weser River, which ultimately reaches the North Sea. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps prevent nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Holdorf is located in Holdorf, in the district of Vechta, Niedersachsen, Germany. The address is Am Klärwerk, 49451 Holdorf.
KA Holdorf serves approximately 21,917 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from KA Holdorf is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Hunte River, a tributary of the Weser River, which eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Holdorf operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For plants serving around 22,000 people in Germany, secondary treatment is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to meet strict limits for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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