Overview
KA Surwold is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Börgermoor, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 3,646 people with a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day.
KA Surwold (plant ID 4544062002) is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Börgermoor, a locality within the municipality of Surwold in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,646 and has a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 527.95 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, KA Surwold goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, meeting the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant operates under Germany's national water management framework, which implements the directive through the Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses 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, including the Ems River and its tributaries, which support diverse fish populations and migratory bird species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows northward through Niedersachsen into the Dollart estuary and the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Wadden Sea is a critical habitat for migratory birds and marine life, making nutrient removal at plants like KA Surwold essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
KA Surwold is located in Börgermoor, a locality in the municipality of Surwold, in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 3,646 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Ems River basin, which flows to the North Sea via the Dollart estuary and Wadden Sea.
KA Surwold provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the directive. Its advanced treatment level indicates it likely discharges into a sensitive area requiring nutrient removal.
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