Klärwerk - Hamburg, Germany
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N 53° 32.216 E 009° 56.417
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[GER] Klärwerk - Hamburg, Germany [ENG] Sewage treatment plant - Hamburg, Germany
Waymark Code: WM16W8G
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date Posted: 10/16/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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[GER] Hamburg Wasser ist das zweitgrößte kommunale Wasserver- und Entsorgungsunternehmen Deutschlands. Im Hamburger Hafen wird durch Hamburg Wasser die Kläranlage betrieben.

Die Mechanische Abwasseraufbereitung befindet sich auf dem Köhlbrandhöft und die Biologische Abwasserbehandlung auf dem Köhlbrandhöft und auch noch auf der Dradenau.

Ein Schema des Betriebes der Anlage mit entsprechender Beschreibung kann der Internetseite von Hamburg Wasser entnommen werden: (visit link)

[ENG] Hamburg Wasser is the second largest municipal water supply and wastewater disposal company in Germany. Hamburg Wasser operates the wastewater treatment plant in the Port of Hamburg.

The mechanical wastewater treatment is located on the Köhlbrandhöft and the biological wastewater treatment on the Köhlbrandhöft and also still on the Dradenau.

A diagram of the operation of the plant with corresponding description can be taken from the website of Hamburg Wasser: (visit link)
What is the capacity of the facility?: 350.000.000 Liter

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Activated Sludge / Belebtschlamm


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: The sewage sludge is dried and used for thermal recycling to generate electricity and steam for the company's own plant. / Der Klärschlamm wird getrocknet und zur termischen Verwertung zur Strom- und Dampferzeugung für die eigene Anlage genutzt.

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: The wastewater is biologically purified by bacteria in so-called aeration tanks. Nutrients such as nitrogen are removed. / Das Abwasser wird in sogenannten Belebungsbecken biologisch druch Bakterien gereinigt. Nährstoffe wie Stickstoff werden entfernt.

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Town - Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

How is the facility governed?: The company is controlled by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, who is a State Councilor of the Environmental Authority of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

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