Overview
AULUM wastewater treatment plant serves the Herning area in Denmark's Region Midtjylland. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,646.
AULUM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Herning, within the Region Midtjylland of Denmark. It serves a population of 3,646, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of Denmark's comprehensive wastewater infrastructure. Danish plants of this scale typically provide secondary or tertiary treatment in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent, and Denmark often applies stricter standards due to sensitive receiving waters. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 suggests it is sized to handle the local load. The plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Skjern River system or other regional streams. This inland location reduces direct marine impact, but the plant still plays a vital role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and groundwater quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers within the Skjern River basin, which drains into the Ringkøbing Fjord and then the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The inland location means the plant's discharge influences freshwater ecosystems before reaching the coast, making nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication in downstream fjords.
Frequently asked questions
AULUM is located in Herning, within the Region Midtjylland of Denmark. The address is 1A, Tvedvej, Herning, 7490.
The plant serves a population of 3,646, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Skjern River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea via Ringkøbing Fjord.
As a Danish plant, AULUM operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE. Denmark often requires tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations like AULUM, Danish plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive freshwater and marine environments.
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