KA Hesel, Hesel | Germany Wastewater

Overview

KA Hesel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,036 people in Hesel, Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

KA Hesel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hesel, a municipality in the Samtgemeinde Hesel within the district of Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,036 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German wastewater treatment facility, KA Hesel is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent from KA Hesel is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Ems River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.

Environmental context

KA Hesel discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin. The Ems flows northward through Lower Saxony and into the Dollart estuary before reaching the North Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.

Frequently asked questions

KA Hesel is located at 16, Zum Klärwerk, in Hesel, Samtgemeinde Hesel, Landkreis Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany.

KA Hesel serves approximately 10,036 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

KA Hesel discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.

As a German plant, KA Hesel operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, while those over 10,000 may need more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.