Overview
ALE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Aale in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,777.
The ALE wastewater treatment plant is located in Aale, a town in the Hedensted Municipality of Denmark's Region Midtjylland. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,777 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. As a Danish plant, ALE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Kattegat sea via the Gudenå River system. This river is Denmark's longest and supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and sea trout populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and recreational water quality.
Environmental context
The ALE plant discharges into the Gudenå River basin, which flows through central Jutland and empties into the Kattegat sea near Randers. The Gudenå is an ecologically significant watercourse supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for sea trout. Downstream waters include the Randers Fjord, a nutrient-sensitive estuary that requires careful management of wastewater inputs to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The ALE plant is located in Aale, a town in the Hedensted Municipality of Denmark's Region Midtjylland. Its address is Gudenåvej, Aale, 8763, Denmark.
The ALE wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 3,777 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Gudenå River system, which flows through central Jutland and eventually reaches the Kattegat sea via Randers Fjord.
As a Danish facility, the ALE plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive water bodies.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment. Danish plants often employ biological treatment processes to meet nutrient removal standards, especially in catchments draining to sensitive marine areas like the Kattegat.
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