Overview
KA Quakenbruck is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 20,770 people in Quakenbrück, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Quakenbruck is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Quakenbrück, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,770 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Hase River and the Ems River. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small rivers, making proper nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Hase River, a tributary of the Ems River, which discharges into the Dollart estuary and then the North Sea. The Ems basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact the sensitive estuarine environment, so effective treatment is crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KA Quakenbruck is located in Quakenbrück, in the state of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
KA Quakenbruck serves approximately 20,770 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Hase River, which flows into the Ems River and eventually reaches the North Sea. The discharge is regulated to meet water quality standards.
KA Quakenbruck operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. German national regulations implement the directive with additional requirements.
In Germany, plants serving around 20,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required to protect water bodies from eutrophication.
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