Overview
Niebull wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,000 people in Niebüll, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Niebull wastewater treatment plant is located in Niebüll, a town in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is 3, Süderweg, Südergotteskoog, Niebüll, and it is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. As a German wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with effluent standards. The treated wastewater from Niebull is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tidal flats and biodiversity. By treating wastewater to required standards, the plant helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The Niebull plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Sea is an ecologically significant intertidal zone that supports diverse bird, fish, and marine life. The plant's operation helps protect this sensitive environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the overall health of the North Sea coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Niebull wastewater treatment plant is located at 3, Süderweg, Südergotteskoog, Niebüll, in the district of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The Niebull plant serves approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Niebull is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea.
As a German facility, the Niebull plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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