4520142037 KA Hamswehrum - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Hamswehrum, Niedersachsen

4520142037 KA Hamswehrum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Hamswehrum, a village in the municipality of Krummhörn, Landkreis Aurich, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,800 and has a designed capacity of 5,400 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 530.80 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment facility, it provides a higher level of pollutant removal beyond secondary treatment, which is typical for plants in sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant operates within the regulatory framework of the German Water Resources Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) and the EU directive, which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. Its coastal location within 10 km of the North Sea underscores the importance of stringent treatment to protect marine ecosystems. The treated effluent likely discharges into local drainage channels that flow into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (though not named in the output), supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network of the Krummhörn region, which ultimately flows into the Wadden Sea, a shallow tidal basin of the North Sea. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting extensive mudflats, salt marshes, and critical habitats for migratory birds and marine species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the fragile coastal ecosystem.