Overview
KA Werlte is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 16,669 people in Werlte, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Werlte is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Werlte, a town in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 16,669, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Werlte must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is also subject to the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and state-level regulations, ensuring treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Ems River basin, which flows into the North Sea. This contributes to the ecological health of the region's aquatic systems, supporting biodiversity and water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Ems River, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the Dollart estuary before reaching the North Sea. The Ems basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's flat, low-lying terrain and agricultural land use make nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Werlte is located in Werlte, a town in the Emsland district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant's address is 50 Raddeweg, 49757 Werlte.
KA Werlte serves approximately 16,669 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Ems River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
KA Werlte operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. It also complies with the German Water Resources Act (WHG).
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Many German plants also incorporate nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies.
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