Overview
KA Kahl is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Kahl am Main, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 8,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Kahl is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kahl am Main, in the Bavarian district of Aschaffenburg, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 8,000, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a German facility, KA Kahl operates under 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 relevant state regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
KA Kahl discharges into the Kahl River, a small tributary of the Main River. The Main flows westward to join the Rhine near Mainz, and the Rhine continues through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and eel, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's location in a densely populated region means its effluent quality is crucial for maintaining the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Kahl is located in Kahl am Main, in the district of Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany. The plant's address is Auestraße, Kahl am Main.
KA Kahl serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU classification.
KA Kahl discharges treated effluent into the Kahl River, a tributary of the Main River. The Main flows into the Rhine, which ultimately reaches the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. KA Kahl, serving 8,000 people, must comply with this standard.
In Germany, wastewater treatment plants serving around 8,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biological filtration, to meet national effluent standards under the German Water Resources Act.
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