Overview
KA Neuharlingersiel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neuharlingersiel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 2,195 and discharges 555.50 m³/day of treated effluent.
KA Neuharlingersiel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Neuharlingersiel, a coastal town in the district of Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,195 and has a designed capacity of 8,340 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 555.50 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a facility serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent), it is required to provide appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive coastal waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the North Sea via local drainage channels. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Wadden Sea ecosystem, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and migratory bird populations. Its advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads to this ecologically sensitive marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Sea via the local drainage system in the East Frisian region. The receiving waters are part of the Wadden Sea, a shallow tidal sea that supports diverse marine life, including seals, migratory birds, and fish. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery for marine species and a stopover for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps protect this fragile ecosystem from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
KA Neuharlingersiel is located in Neuharlingersiel, a coastal town in the district of Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,195 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the North Sea via local drainage channels in the East Frisian region.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, protecting the sensitive coastal environment.
As a German plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas like the North Sea.
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