Overview
KA Westerstede is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Westerstede, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 30,675 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Westerstede is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Westerstede, in the district of Ammerland, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 30,675, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Ems River basin, which flows into the North Sea. Its operations help protect the region's aquatic ecosystems and downstream environments, supporting water quality in the Ammerland area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which drains into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, safeguarding downstream habitats and the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
KA Westerstede is located in Westerstede, in the district of Ammerland, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 30,675 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Ems River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, KA Westerstede is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Germany, plants serving around 30,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nutrient removal to meet EU and national standards.
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