FLOVLEV Wastewater Treatment Plant, Struer Municipality, Denmark

FLOVLEV is a wastewater treatment plant located on Mosevej in Struer Municipality, within the Region Midtjylland of Denmark. It serves a population of 1,884 and operates with advanced treatment processes, reflecting Denmark's commitment to high environmental standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,510 m³/day and currently discharges 676.30 m³/day of treated wastewater. As an advanced treatment facility, FLOVLEV likely incorporates nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Denmark applies strict national regulations that often exceed EU minimums, particularly for sensitive areas like the Limfjord and North Sea coast. The plant's scale places it in the small agglomeration category, but its advanced treatment level indicates a focus on protecting downstream water bodies. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, meaning its treated effluent ultimately reaches marine waters. The nearest major water body is the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and Kattegat, which supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading that could cause eutrophication in these sensitive coastal waters.

FLOVLEV discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage network that flows toward the Limfjord, a shallow sound in northern Denmark. The Limfjord connects the North Sea to the Kattegat and supports diverse marine habitats, including eelgrass beds and fish spawning grounds. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, helping to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal system.