KA Emsburen, Emsbüren | Germany Wastewater

Overview

KA Emsburen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Emsbüren, Niedersachsen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 10,700. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

KA Emsburen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Emsbüren, in the district of Emsland, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,700, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed in accordance with national standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ems River and then into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Ems River basin and the downstream marine environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen into the North Sea. The Ems River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

KA Emsburen is located in Emsbüren, in the district of Emsland, Niedersachsen, Germany.

The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 10,700 people.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ems River and eventually into the North Sea.

As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration (10,700 PE), it is required to provide secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC).

In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet strict discharge standards set by the EU directive and national regulations.