Overview
KA Horsten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Friedeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 2,967 people with a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and a discharge volume of 258.54 m³/day.
KA Horsten (4620052003) is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Horsten district of Friedeburg, in the Landkreis Wittmund region of Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,967 people and has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 258.54 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it provides a higher level of pollutant removal beyond secondary treatment, which is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the North Sea, and its operations are subject to German water management regulations, including the Wasserhaushaltsgesetz (WHG) and state-level oversight. The advanced treatment level ensures that effluent quality meets stringent standards to protect the local aquatic environment. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea via local drainage channels and small coastal rivers. The Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a nearby ecologically sensitive area that benefits from the high treatment standards. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting both human activities and the diverse marine and bird life that depend on the coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the North Sea, a shallow epicontinental sea with significant ecological importance. The nearby Wadden Sea is a critical habitat for migratory birds, seals, and diverse benthic communities. Advanced treatment at KA Horsten helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting the sensitive coastal environment from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
KA Horsten is located in the Horsten district of Friedeburg, in the Landkreis Wittmund region of Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 2,967 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow towards the North Sea, likely via small coastal rivers or drainage channels.
KA Horsten provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants, meeting stringent standards for sensitive areas.
As a plant serving a population under 10,000, it falls under the EU UWWTD requirements for appropriate treatment. Its advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum secondary treatment, likely due to its coastal location and the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
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