KA Edewecht, Edewecht | Germany Wastewater

Overview

KA Edewecht (plant ID 4510042001) is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Edewecht, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving a population of approximately 142,569. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

KA Edewecht, officially designated as plant 4510042001, is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Edewecht, within the Landkreis Ammerland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of around 142,569, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility of this scale, KA Edewecht is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure investment. The treated effluent from KA Edewecht is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Ems River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Ems estuary and the Wadden Sea, a critical coastal ecosystem.

Environmental context

KA Edewecht discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Ems River and eventually the North Sea. The Ems estuary and the Wadden Sea are ecologically significant areas that support diverse marine life, including fish, birds, and benthic organisms. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting these downstream environments from eutrophication and contamination.

Frequently asked questions

KA Edewecht is located in Edewecht, in the Landkreis Ammerland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The facility is situated near the Recyclinghof Edewecht on Bachmannsweg.

KA Edewecht serves a population equivalent of approximately 142,569, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The treated effluent from KA Edewecht is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Ems River and eventually the North Sea. The plant's discharge helps protect downstream water quality.

KA Edewecht operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

In Germany, plants serving over 100,000 people typically employ secondary treatment (biological) and often tertiary treatment (nutrient removal) to meet EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the North Sea.