Overview
Bjerringbro wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 16,440 people in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Bjerringbro wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bjerringbro, within Viborg Municipality in the Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 16,440, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Gudenå River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Gudenå, Denmark's longest river, and the downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Randers Fjord estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gudenå River basin, which flows through central Jutland and empties into Randers Fjord, a shallow estuary on the Kattegat Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid fish and migratory species. The fjord is ecologically sensitive, with nutrient inputs from upstream agriculture and urban areas requiring careful management to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Busbjergvej in Bjerringbro, Viborg Municipality, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 16,440 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Gudenå River and eventually reaches Randers Fjord and the Kattegat Sea.
As a Danish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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