Overview
KA Emstek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 22,400 people in Emstek, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Emstek is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hesselnfeld, Emstek, in the Landkreis Cloppenburg district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 22,429, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Emstek is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent from KA Emstek is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Ems River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
KA Emstek discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
KA Emstek is located in Hesselnfeld, Emstek, in the Landkreis Cloppenburg district of Niedersachsen, Germany.
KA Emstek serves approximately 22,429 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
KA Emstek discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Ems River basin, which flows into the North Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations over 2,000 people must have secondary treatment. KA Emstek, serving over 22,000, is required to meet this standard.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU and national water quality standards.
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