Overview
4624012013 KA Esens is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,890 people in Esens, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
4624012013 KA Esens is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Esens, a town in the district of Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant serves a population of around 10,890, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, while those above 10,000 may need more advanced treatment depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea. The region's coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the Wadden Sea area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams and ditches that drain into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea. This coastal ecosystem is a critical habitat for migratory birds, fish, and marine invertebrates. The Wadden Sea is recognized as an ecologically sensitive area, and nutrient loading from wastewater can impact water quality and biodiversity. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect this fragile environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 30 Krummer Barkel in Esens, Samtgemeinde Esens, Landkreis Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 10,890 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the North Sea, eventually reaching the Wadden Sea ecosystem.
As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Germany, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge) and may include nutrient removal to meet stringent German and EU standards, especially in coastal areas.
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