Overview
Bredstedt wastewater treatment plant serves 12,800 people in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bredstedt wastewater treatment plant is located in Bredstedt, a town in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 12,800 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Bredstedter Koog area, near the North Sea coast. As a German facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in million cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. Compliance with national water laws ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the North Sea. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important area for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the Wadden Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (note: this is a known fact, not uncertain). The Wadden Sea is a critical habitat for seals, migratory birds, and marine life. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could cause eutrophication in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bredstedt, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, near the North Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 12,800 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and German national water laws.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. Many also include nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the North Sea.
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