Overview
Faaborg Renseanlaeg is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 25,903 people in Faaborg, Denmark. Located within 50 km of the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Faaborg Renseanlaeg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Faaborg, a town in the Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality of southern Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,903, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which may apply given the plant's proximity to the coast. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the surrounding coastal waters. This region supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Baltic Sea near Faaborg. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects marine habitats, including spawning grounds for fish and migratory bird feeding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Faaborg Renseanlaeg is located at 82 Knoldsvej, Drejet, Faaborg, in the Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality, Region Syddanmark, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 25,903 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Baltic Sea near Faaborg.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Denmark, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Baltic Sea.
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