Overview
FREDERICIA CENTRALRENS is a major wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 371,000 people in Fredericia, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards.
FREDERICIA CENTRALRENS is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Fredericia, Denmark, serving a population of approximately 371,000. Situated on the coast of the Little Belt strait, the plant is a key component of the region's water infrastructure. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. Given its coastal location, the plant likely employs advanced treatment to protect the marine environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Little Belt, a strait connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic Sea. This water body supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Little Belt, a strait between the Jutland peninsula and the island of Funen, which connects the Kattegat to the Baltic Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's coastal location necessitates stringent treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
FREDERICIA CENTRALRENS is located in Fredericia, Denmark, on the coast of the Little Belt strait.
The plant serves approximately 371,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Little Belt, a strait connecting the Kattegat and Baltic Sea.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for large agglomerations and advanced treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Plants of this scale in Denmark typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive coastal waters like the Little Belt.
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