Overview
FAKSE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,195 people in Faxe, Region Sjælland, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
FAKSE is a wastewater treatment plant located at 9, Lindegårdsvej in Faxe, Denmark, within Region Sjælland. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,195, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per day, reflecting the scale of the local community it supports. As a Danish plant, FAKSE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater or estuaries. For coastal discharges, primary treatment may be acceptable under certain conditions. The plant's treatment processes and operational status are consistent with national implementation of this directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Øresund or the Great Belt. The region's coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
FAKSE plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nutrient enrichment, which can cause algal blooms and oxygen depletion. The plant's treatment helps reduce the load of nitrogen and phosphorus, protecting coastal habitats and supporting biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
FAKSE is located at 9, Lindegårdsvej in Faxe, Region Sjælland, Denmark. It serves the local community of approximately 9,195 residents.
FAKSE discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet EU standards for protecting coastal and marine environments.
FAKSE protects the local streams and rivers in the Faxe area that drain into the Baltic Sea. By treating wastewater, the plant helps maintain water quality in these water bodies and the downstream marine ecosystem.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), FAKSE, serving about 9,195 people, is classified as a medium agglomeration. The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants discharging into freshwater or estuaries, with possible primary treatment for coastal discharges.
In Denmark, wastewater treatment plants serving around 9,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients. This aligns with EU requirements and national standards to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Baltic Sea.
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