Overview
KA Hohenkirchen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wangerland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 3,059 people with a designed capacity of 5,100 m³/day.
KA Hohenkirchen, located in the Wangerland municipality of Niedersachsen, Germany, is an advanced wastewater treatment facility serving a population of 3,059. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,100 m³/day and discharges an average volume of 368.76 m³/day. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and secondary treatment as a minimum for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's advanced treatment level indicates it likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent effluent standards. The plant is situated within 10 km of the North Sea coast, making its discharge environmentally sensitive. The treated effluent ultimately flows into the North Sea, supporting the Wadden Sea ecosystem, a vital intertidal zone for migratory birds and marine life. The plant's location in a coastal tourist region underscores its role in protecting local water quality and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Sea via local drainage channels, contributing to the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and biodiversity. The area supports migratory birds, seals, and diverse aquatic life, making advanced treatment crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
KA Hohenkirchen is located in the Wangerland municipality, in the district of Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany. The address is Alma-Rogge-Weg, Hohenkirchen.
The plant serves a population of 3,059 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage channels that flow into the North Sea. Its advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the coastal environment.
KA Hohenkirchen provides advanced treatment, which typically includes biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet stringent standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it must comply with the EU UWWTD, which requires at least secondary treatment. Its advanced treatment exceeds the minimum, likely due to its coastal location in a sensitive area.
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