4544082001 KA Spelle Wastewater Treatment Plant, Spelle, Niedersachsen

4544082001 KA Spelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Spelle, a municipality in the Landkreis Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 15,400 people, 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. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Ems River, which flows northward into the North Sea. The Ems River and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology and water quality management.

The treated effluent from KA Spelle enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Ems River. The Ems River is a major waterway in northwestern Germany, eventually discharging into the North Sea near Emden. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.