Overview
KA Schillig is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wangerland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 8,300 people. It has a designed capacity of 11,000 m³/day and discharges treated wastewater near the North Sea coast.
KA Schillig is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Wangerland municipality of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,300 people and has a designed capacity of 11,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 693.42 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, KA Schillig provides nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, which is typical for plants in sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires tertiary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent discharging into sensitive areas, and this plant's advanced status aligns with that standard. The plant is situated within 10 km of the North Sea coast, and its treated effluent ultimately reaches the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is a well-known designation, so it's safe to mention). The Wadden Sea is an ecologically critical intertidal zone supporting migratory birds, seals, and diverse marine life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
KA Schillig discharges into the North Sea via local drainage channels near the Wadden Sea, a vast intertidal ecosystem that serves as a crucial stopover for millions of migratory birds and supports rich biodiversity. The Wadden Sea is highly sensitive to nutrient inputs, and advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
KA Schillig is located in the Wangerland municipality of Niedersachsen, Germany, near the North Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 8,300 people in the Wangerland area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage channels that flow into the North Sea, specifically into the ecologically sensitive Wadden Sea region.
KA Schillig provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a German plant, KA Schillig operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the North Sea coast.
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