Overview
BOESLUM wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,613 people in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark. Located in Region Midtjylland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
BOESLUM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kobberhage, Syddjurs Municipality, within the Region Midtjylland of Denmark. It serves a population of approximately 28,613 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the sea, and its operations are integral to the local wastewater management infrastructure. As a Danish facility, BOESLUM operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with national and EU regulations ensures that effluent meets required standards before discharge. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kattegat sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The plant's operations help protect the receiving water body from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the overall health of the marine environment.
Environmental context
BOESLUM discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed that drains into the Kattegat, a sea area between Denmark and Sweden. The Kattegat is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine species and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's treatment processes help mitigate nutrient loading and protect this coastal ecosystem from eutrophication and other pollution impacts.
Frequently asked questions
BOESLUM is located in Kobberhage, Syddjurs Municipality, in the Region Midtjylland of Denmark.
BOESLUM serves approximately 28,613 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kattegat sea. The discharge is regulated under Danish and EU environmental laws.
BOESLUM protects the local streams and watercourses that flow into the Kattegat, helping to maintain water quality in the coastal ecosystem.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, BOESLUM is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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