Overview
KA Burhave is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Butjadingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, serving about 4,500 people. It discharges treated water near the North Sea coast.
KA Burhave, located in the municipality of Butjadingen in Lower Saxony, Germany, is a wastewater treatment plant serving a population of approximately 4,493. The plant is situated in the coastal region of the Wesermarsch district, near the North Sea. It operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, KA Burhave goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent German and EU standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 13,500 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of about 876 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. This scale aligns with EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage system that ultimately flows into the North Sea. The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a nearby ecologically sensitive area that benefits from the plant's advanced treatment. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the marine environment and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries.
Environmental context
KA Burhave discharges into the North Sea via local waterways in the Wesermarsch region. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and bird populations. The nearby Wadden Sea is an ecologically sensitive intertidal zone that requires high water quality standards. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
KA Burhave is located in Butjadingen, in the district of Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony, Germany, near the North Sea coast.
KA Burhave serves a population of approximately 4,493 people in the Butjadingen area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that drain into the North Sea, benefiting from advanced treatment to protect the coastal environment.
KA Burhave provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting strict German and EU standards for sensitive coastal areas.
As a plant in a coastal area, KA Burhave complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the North Sea.
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