Overview
Lemvig wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,000 people in Lemvig, Denmark. Located in Region Midtjylland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lemvig wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Lemvig in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 28,203 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated at Tannebækvej 24, near the coast of the North Sea. As a Danish plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. Danish environmental authorities enforce stringent standards for nutrient removal, particularly in sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the North Sea via local waterways. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect coastal water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the North Sea, a major marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and important fisheries. The coastal waters of western Denmark are influenced by the Limfjord system and the North Sea's dynamic currents. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this ecologically productive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 24 Tannebækvej in Lemvig, Region Midtjylland, Denmark, near the North Sea coast.
The plant serves approximately 28,203 people in the Lemvig area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the North Sea, a major marine ecosystem.
As a Danish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people in coastal areas are required to provide secondary treatment, and often include nutrient removal to protect sensitive marine environments like the North Sea.
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