Overview
KA Wiefelstede Baeke is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 18,156 people in Wiefelstede, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Wiefelstede Baeke is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wiefelstede, a municipality in the district of Ammerland, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,156 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Indicating the scale of its operations. As a German plant, KA Wiefelstede Baeke operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. It is expected to comply with national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG). The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Weser or Ems river systems. This region is characterized by lowland landscapes and agricultural activity, making proper nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and supporting the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
KA Wiefelstede Baeke discharges into the local drainage network that flows into the North Sea, likely via the Weser or Ems river basins. The surrounding region is part of the low-lying, agriculturally intensive Ammerland area, where nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in downstream coastal waters. The plant's treatment performance is therefore critical for maintaining water quality in the sensitive North Sea ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
KA Wiefelstede Baeke is located at Am Eichenwall 106 in Wiefelstede, Niedersachsen, Germany, in the district of Ammerland.
The plant serves approximately 18,156 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the North Sea, likely via the Weser or Ems river systems.
As a German plant serving over 10,000 people, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. If discharging into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) and often include nutrient removal to meet stringent German discharge limits.
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