Kalletal ZKA Kalldorf neu, Kalldorf

Overview

Kalletal ZKA Kalldorf neu is a wastewater treatment plant in Kalldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving approximately 10,400 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Kalletal ZKA Kalldorf neu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Kalldorf district of Kalletal, in the Lippe district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,400, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV). The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Weser River basin. The Weser flows northward through Lower Saxony and into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and the broader Weser watershed from nutrient pollution.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters small streams in the Kalletal area, which are part of the Weser River basin. The Weser River flows through central Germany into the North Sea, supporting habitats for fish such as salmon and sea trout. The region's agricultural land use makes nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kalldorf, a district of Kalletal, in the Lippe district of Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

The plant serves approximately 10,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Weser River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.

As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national laws including the Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Waste Water Ordinance (AbwV).

Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.