Overview
KA Bakum is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bakum, Niedersachsen, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,500 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
KA Bakum, officially designated as plant 4600012006, is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bakum, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,500 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a German plant, KA Bakum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Weser or Ems river systems. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small rivers, making proper nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication downstream.
Environmental context
KA Bakum discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Ems or Weser river basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea. The region's lowland geography and intensive agriculture increase the risk of nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Frequently asked questions
KA Bakum is located at Am Kiebitzmoor 1, in Bakum, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,483 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ems or Weser river basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a German plant, KA Bakum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Germany typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially in areas with sensitive water bodies.
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