Overview
MELBY wastewater treatment plant serves Hyllingebjerg, Denmark, with a population equivalent of 12,067. Located in Region Hovedstaden, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
MELBY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hyllingebjerg, Halsnæs Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. It serves a population of approximately 12,067 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Danish plant, MELBY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 unit, and it is situated within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. The treated effluent from MELBY likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Kattegat or the Øresund, both part of the Baltic Sea system. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and recreation, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for environmental protection.
Environmental context
MELBY's treated wastewater likely flows into streams and rivers that drain into the Kattegat, a sea area connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. The Kattegat supports sensitive marine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Protecting this coastal environment from nutrient pollution is a key objective of Danish and EU water quality regulations.
Frequently asked questions
MELBY is located in Hyllingebjerg, Halsnæs Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark.
MELBY serves a population equivalent of approximately 12,067 people.
MELBY likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Kattegat, a coastal sea area.
As a medium-sized agglomeration (12,067 PE), MELBY is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for such plants to protect sensitive coastal waters.
In Denmark, plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU directives and protect the Baltic Sea environment.
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