Overview
AGERSKOV wastewater treatment plant in Agerskov, Denmark, serves 1,426 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 395 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day.
AGERSKOV is a wastewater treatment plant located in Agerskov, Tønder Kommune, Denmark. It serves a population of 1,426 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller agglomerations under Danish regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day and currently discharges 395 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a Danish facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's aquatic environment by reducing organic load and nutrients before discharge.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow towards the North Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and maintains water quality in downstream coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
AGERSKOV is located at 22B, Branderupvej, Agerskov, Tønder Kommune, 6534, Denmark.
The plant serves a population of 1,426 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that eventually flow to the North Sea.
AGERSKOV provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Danish plant, AGERSKOV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. The plant's capacity of 2,600 m³/day aligns with this requirement.
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