Overview
GILLELEJE wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Gilleleje in Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population of 7,418.
GILLELEJE wastewater treatment plant is located in Gilleleje, a coastal town in Gribskov Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. The plant serves a population of 7,418, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Danish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into coastal waters. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with potential additional requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Kattegat sea, a coastal water body that supports diverse marine life and is part of the larger North Sea ecosystem. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a habitat for fish and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kattegat, a shallow sea area between Denmark and Sweden that connects to the North Sea. This coastal environment supports important fisheries and serves as a migratory corridor for seabirds. The region's coastal waters are subject to nutrient enrichment concerns, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
GILLELEJE wastewater treatment plant is located in Gilleleje, a coastal town in Gribskov Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. The address is Parkvej, Fjellenstrup, Gilleleje.
The plant serves a population of 7,418 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Kattegat, a coastal sea area that connects to the North Sea. The discharge is regulated under Danish and EU environmental laws.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For coastal discharges, secondary treatment is typically required.
For small agglomerations in Denmark, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients and protect the marine environment.
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