Overview
FJERRITSLEV wastewater treatment plant serves Aggersund, Denmark, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection in Region Nordjylland.
FJERRITSLEV wastewater treatment plant is located in Aggersund, within the Vesthimmerlands Municipality of Region Nordjylland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,892 people, reflecting a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As part of Denmark's comprehensive wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing municipal sewage in this northern region. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark implements this directive rigorously, requiring advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's operations help protect the ecological health of the Limfjord and downstream marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Limfjord, a major estuary in northern Denmark. The Limfjord connects the North Sea to the Kattegat and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish, birds, and marine vegetation. As a shallow water body, it is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
FJERRITSLEV is located in Aggersund, within Vesthimmerlands Municipality, Region Nordjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 6,892 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Limfjord, a major estuary in northern Denmark.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 6,892 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads.
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