Overview
KA Emden Larrelt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 71,700 and is located near the North Sea coast.
KA Emden Larrelt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of 71,700, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address at Am Neuen Seedeich places it in the Logumer Vorwerk district, near the Ems estuary. As a German plant of this scale, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely meets additional requirements for sensitive areas, which may include nutrient removal to protect the North Sea from eutrophication. The plant discharges into the Ems River system, which flows into the Dollart Bay and ultimately the North Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in the Ems estuary and the Wadden Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Ems River, which flows into the Dollart Bay and then the North Sea. This coastal region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital habitat for migratory birds. The North Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it susceptible to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
KA Emden Larrelt is located at Am Neuen Seedeich in the Logumer Vorwerk district of Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 71,700, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ems River system, which flows into the Dollart Bay and then the North Sea.
As a plant serving over 15,000 population equivalent, it is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD. Its coastal location may also necessitate additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive waters like the North Sea.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal areas. Many also include tertiary treatment to meet stringent effluent standards.
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