Overview
ASSENS CR is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Assens, Region Nordjylland, Denmark, serving 744 people. It discharges 147.41 m³/day and is located near the coast.
ASSENS CR is a wastewater treatment facility located in Assens, within the Mariagerfjord Municipality of Region Nordjylland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 744 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. As an advanced treatment plant, ASSENS CR meets the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for sensitive areas and large agglomerations. Although the plant serves a small population, its advanced treatment level reflects Denmark's commitment to environmental protection, particularly in coastal regions. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kattegat sea. The coastal location means that the effluent must meet strict nutrient removal standards to protect marine ecosystems. The surrounding area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader network of coastal habitats important for migratory birds and fish species.
Environmental context
ASSENS CR discharges into the local water system that flows into the Kattegat, a sea area connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish and birds. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting water quality in this important marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ASSENS CR is located in Assens, within the Mariagerfjord Municipality in Region Nordjylland, Denmark. Its address is Hadsundvej, Falslev Hede.
The plant serves a population of 744 people, making it a small-scale facility in the Danish wastewater network.
ASSENS CR discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Kattegat sea. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, so its effluent must meet strict environmental standards to protect marine ecosystems.
ASSENS CR provides advanced (tertiary) treatment, which includes nutrient removal. This exceeds the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's minimum requirement of secondary treatment for small agglomerations.
Denmark implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like ASSENS CR, advanced treatment is not always mandatory, but the plant's coastal location likely necessitates higher standards to protect the Kattegat marine environment.
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