Overview
EGSMADE RENSEANLAEG is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 38,739 people in Åbyskov, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
EGSMADE RENSEANLAEG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Åbyskov, within the Svendborg Municipality in the Region of Southern Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 38,739, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Danish and EU regulations. As a Danish facility, the plant 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 designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the surrounding coastal waters. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the treatment, which helps protect the sensitive marine environment of the Baltic Sea, known for its ecological significance and vulnerability to nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watercourses within the Svendborg area, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant's treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks, supporting the health of coastal habitats and marine biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
EGSMADE RENSEANLAEG is located in Åbyskov, within the Svendborg Municipality in the Region of Southern Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 38,739 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Baltic Sea, contributing to the protection of this sensitive marine environment.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, and in sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment, tertiary treatment may be required for nutrient removal.
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