Overview
ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Assens, Denmark. It serves a population of 33,011 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Assens, a town on the island of Funen in Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,011, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Danish and EU regulations. It is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. As a Danish plant, ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Danish regulations typically mandate advanced treatment for sensitive areas, and the plant's coastal proximity may necessitate nutrient removal to protect the marine environment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Little Belt or nearby coastal waters, which are part of the Baltic Sea catchment. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that can cause eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the island of Funen, with its treated effluent likely entering the Little Belt strait, which connects to the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Discharges from plants like ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG contribute to the overall nutrient load, affecting algal blooms and oxygen levels in coastal waters. The region supports important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG is located in Assens, a town on the island of Funen in Denmark. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the Assens area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 33,011 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent from ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG is likely discharged into the Little Belt strait or nearby coastal waters, which eventually flow into the Baltic Sea. The plant's coastal proximity means its discharge can affect marine water quality.
As a Danish plant, ASSENS CENTRALRENSEANLAEG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
In Denmark, plants serving populations of this scale typically provide at least secondary biological treatment. Due to the country's focus on protecting the Baltic Sea, many plants also incorporate nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to reduce eutrophication risks.
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