Overview
KA Bunde is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,400 people in Bunde, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bunde is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bunde, in the Landkreis Leer district of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated near the Ems River, which flows into the North Sea. As a German plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, KA Bunde is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations in non-sensitive areas, secondary treatment is typically mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from KA Bunde is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ems River and ultimately the North Sea. The North Sea is a ecologically significant marine environment supporting diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The plant's operation helps protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ems River basin, which flows through Niedersachsen and into the North Sea via the Dollart estuary. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem that supports commercial fisheries and migratory bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this region.
Frequently asked questions
KA Bunde is located in Bunde, in the Landkreis Leer district of Niedersachsen, Germany, near the Ems River.
KA Bunde serves approximately 7,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from KA Bunde is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ems River and eventually the North Sea.
KA Bunde operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is typically required unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive, in which case more advanced treatment may be needed.
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