Overview
4540542001 KA Twist is a wastewater treatment plant serving Twist-Siedlung, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 20,940 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
4540542001 KA Twist is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Twist-Siedlung, a district of Twist in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,940, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems river basin. The Ems River flows northward through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the Ems River and downstream ecosystems from pollution, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems river basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Ems River is an ecologically important waterway supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this lowland river system, which is influenced by agricultural runoff and industrial activity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at An der Apotheke 10, Twist-Siedlung, Twist, in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 20,940 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Ems river basin, which flows into the North Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. This plant, serving ~20,940, must meet secondary treatment standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with activated sludge or similar biological processes, often including nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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