Overview
KA Hage is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,000 people in Hage, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Hage (4524032050) is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hage, a town in the Landkreis Aurich district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of about 13,024, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location near the North Sea coast influences its environmental management requirements. As a German plant, KA Hage is subject to 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 discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with national and EU standards ensures a baseline level of treatment appropriate for its population served. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the North Sea. The region's coastal environment includes the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and biodiversity. The plant plays a role in protecting these sensitive downstream ecosystems by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads.
Environmental context
KA Hage is situated in the coastal lowlands of Niedersachsen, within the drainage basin of the North Sea. The nearest major river system is the Ems, which flows into the Wadden Sea, a critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of local streams and ditches that eventually reach the North Sea. The region's flat terrain and high water table make groundwater and surface water particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
KA Hage is located in Hage, a town in the Landkreis Aurich district of Niedersachsen, Germany. Its address is H125, 8, Krumme Sieben, Hage.
KA Hage serves approximately 13,024 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the North Sea. The plant's coastal location means its discharge ultimately reaches the Wadden Sea ecosystem.
KA Hage operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent. German national regulations implement this directive, and the plant must comply with discharge limits set by the local water authority.
For a plant of this size in Germany, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required. The plant's compliance with EU standards ensures adequate treatment to protect the North Sea coastal environment.
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