Overview
Kjellerup wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,287 people in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Kjellerup wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kjellerup, within Silkeborg Kommune in Denmark's Region Midtjylland. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,287, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Danish plant, Kjellerup operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into inland waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from Kjellerup ultimately drains into the Gudenå River system, Denmark's longest river, which flows into Randers Fjord and then the Kattegat Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
Kjellerup's treated wastewater discharges into the Gudenå River basin, which flows through central Jutland and empties into Randers Fjord, a shallow estuary connected to the Kattegat. The Gudenå supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's location in an inland, agricultural region means nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
Kjellerup wastewater treatment plant is located in Kjellerup, Silkeborg Kommune, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 12,287 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent from Kjellerup is discharged into the Gudenå River system, which flows through central Jutland and eventually reaches Randers Fjord and the Kattegat Sea.
As a Danish plant, Kjellerup operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size discharging into inland waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Danish regulations often require nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea and coastal waters.
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