Overview
KA Boesel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bösel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,882.
KA Boesel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bösel, in the district of Cloppenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,882 residents and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of rural communities in the region. As a German wastewater treatment plant, KA Boesel operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the Wastewater Ordinance (AbwV). The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Ems River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in protecting local water quality essential for maintaining the ecological health of streams and groundwater in the region.
Environmental context
KA Boesel discharges into the local watershed of the Ems River basin, which flows northward through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loads, particularly in a region dominated by agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
KA Boesel is located in Bösel, in the district of Cloppenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. The address is Über der Lahe, Bösel, 26219.
KA Boesel serves a population of approximately 5,882 residents in the Bösel area.
KA Boesel discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Ems River basin, which ultimately drains into the North Sea.
KA Boesel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act and the Wastewater Ordinance.
In Germany, plants serving around 5,900 people typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU and national standards. Some may also incorporate phosphorus removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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