4530102024 KA Lindern - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Lindern, Niedersachsen

4530102024 KA Lindern is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Lindern (Oldenburg), within the Landkreis Cloppenburg district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,370 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 8,600 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 677.22 m³, indicating significant spare capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ems River basin, which flows into the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the region, including the Ems estuary and the Wadden Sea, a critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life.

The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen into the North Sea. The downstream environment includes the Ems estuary and the Wadden Sea, an ecologically sensitive intertidal zone that supports diverse bird populations and marine species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting these habitats from eutrophication.