Overview
KA Riessel in Lohne, Niedersachsen, Germany serves approximately 38,583 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
KA Riessel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lohne, in the district of Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany. The facility serves a population equivalent of around 38,583, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a German plant, KA Riessel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from KA Riessel is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Weser River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which is part of the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Lower Saxony and into the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Weser system, which is vital for both ecological balance and human use.
Frequently asked questions
KA Riessel is located in Lohne, in the district of Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany. The address is near Südring, Moorkamp, Brockdorf, Lohne.
The plant serves approximately 38,583 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Weser River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Riessel is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment and potentially more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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