Overview
BJERREBY RENSEANLAEG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Svendborg Kommune, Denmark, serving 858 people. It discharges treated water near the coast, with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
BJERREBY RENSEANLAEG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located on Sundbrovej in Svendborg Kommune, Denmark. It serves a population of 858 and is situated in a coastal area, reflecting the region's commitment to high environmental standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 574.46 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants of this scale are expected to provide secondary treatment, but this facility exceeds requirements with advanced treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters, which eventually flow into the Baltic Sea. This coastal discharge requires stringent treatment to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem, including habitats for fish and migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Svendborg, which are part of the Baltic Sea catchment. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining ecological balance in this important marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
BJERREBY RENSEANLAEG is located on Sundbrovej in Svendborg Kommune, Denmark. It serves the local community of approximately 858 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near Svendborg, which eventually flow into the Baltic Sea. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent to protect the marine environment.
The plant protects local coastal waters and the broader Baltic Sea ecosystem. By treating wastewater to advanced standards, it helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in the region.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment. BJERREBY RENSEANLAEG exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment, reflecting Denmark's commitment to high environmental standards.
In Denmark, small wastewater treatment plants typically employ biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict discharge standards. Advanced treatment, as used at this plant, is common to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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