Overview
FERRITSLEV RENSEANLAEG is a wastewater treatment plant serving Ferritslev, Denmark, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 1,546. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FERRITSLEV RENSEANLAEG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ferritslev, a town in the Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality of Denmark. The plant serves a population of 1,546 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility catering to a local community. As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to protect the environment and public health, with requirements for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Odense Fjord or similar coastal waters. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making effective treatment crucial for preserving water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from FERRITSLEV RENSEANLAEG enters the local water system, which flows into the Baltic Sea via the Odense Fjord or nearby coastal areas. The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, and its treatment level is critical for preventing eutrophication and protecting marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
FERRITSLEV RENSEANLAEG is located at 27, Fasanvej, Ferritslev, Faaborg-Midtfyn Kommune, 5863, Denmark.
The plant serves a population of 1,546 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea via coastal waters such as the Odense Fjord.
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.
For small agglomerations like this, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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