Overview
KARISE wastewater treatment plant serves the Faxe area in Region Sjælland, Denmark. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 2,100.
KARISE is a wastewater treatment plant located at 3B, Kildevej, in Faxe, within the Faxe Kommune of Region Sjælland, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,100 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. As a Danish plant, KARISE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Baltic Sea via the Øresund or the southern Baltic coast. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader marine ecosystem that includes important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats.
Environmental context
KARISE's treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The Baltic Sea is ecologically sensitive, facing challenges from nutrient enrichment and eutrophication. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its discharges contribute to the overall nutrient load entering the marine environment, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
KARISE is located at 3B, Kildevej, in Faxe, within the Faxe Kommune of Region Sjælland, Denmark.
KARISE serves a population of approximately 2,100 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
KARISE discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea, likely via the Øresund or southern Baltic coastal streams.
KARISE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries.
For small agglomerations in Denmark, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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