Overview
Koge Egnens Renseanlaeg I_S is a wastewater treatment plant in Solrød Strand, Denmark, serving approximately 80,684 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Koge Egnens Renseanlaeg I_S is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Solrød Strand, Region Sjælland, Denmark. It serves a population of approximately 80,684, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Baltic Sea. As a Danish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's capacity is listed as 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/day or PE), indicating a designed capacity that aligns with its population served. Danish regulations typically mandate advanced treatment for sensitive areas, including coastal zones. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Øresund or a nearby coastal water body, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. This region supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological area. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the broader marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Solrød Strand, within the Øresund catchment, which drains into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's discharge contributes to the local coastal ecosystem, which supports fish, seabirds, and aquatic vegetation. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Solrød Strand, Region Sjælland, Denmark, near the coast of the Øresund.
The plant serves approximately 80,684 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Øresund or a nearby coastal water body, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
Danish plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often including nitrogen and phosphorus reduction, to meet EU standards for sensitive coastal recipients.
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