Overview
HAMMEL wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,885 people in Hammel, Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
HAMMEL wastewater treatment plant is located in Hammel, a town in the Favrskov Municipality of Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,885 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent discharges into the local watershed. As a Danish wastewater facility, HAMMEL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local load. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards for organic matter and nutrients. The plant's receiving water body is part of the Gudenå River system, Denmark's longest river, which flows into the Randers Fjord and ultimately the Kattegat Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. By treating municipal wastewater, HAMMEL helps protect downstream ecosystems and maintains the ecological health of the Gudenå basin.
Environmental context
The HAMMEL plant discharges into the Gudenå River system, which drains into Randers Fjord and then the Kattegat Sea. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the fjord and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The HAMMEL plant is located at Vadstedvej 93, 8450 Hammel, in the Favrskov Municipality of Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 8,885 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Gudenå River system, eventually reaching Randers Fjord and the Kattegat Sea.
As a Danish facility, HAMMEL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 PE are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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