ALESTRUP Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aalestrup, Denmark

ALESTRUP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aalestrup, Vesthimmerlands Kommune, Region Nordjylland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of 17,045 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a Danish facility, ALESTRUP complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 14,000 m³/day, the plant is sized to handle the local wastewater load effectively. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat. The Limfjord supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource in northern Denmark.

ALESTRUP discharges into the Limfjord, a shallow sound that connects the North Sea to the Kattegat. The Limfjord is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish, birds, and marine vegetation. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.