Overview
NORDVESTANLAEGGET is a wastewater treatment plant in Odense, Denmark, serving approximately 41,670 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Odense River system which flows into the Odense Fjord and the Kattegat.
NORDVESTANLAEGGET is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Næsby district of Odense, Denmark. It serves a population of approximately 41,670 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Odense River, which flows through the city and into the Odense Fjord. As a Danish facility, NORDVESTANLAEGGET operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark has implemented stringent national standards, often exceeding EU minimums, particularly for nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Baltic Sea environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in units of 1000 m³/day or similar), indicating a moderate scale. The treated effluent from NORDVESTANLAEGGET is discharged into the Odense River, which flows into Odense Fjord and ultimately the Kattegat, a strait connecting to the Baltic Sea. This water body is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient enrichment issues, and the plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in the fjord and coastal areas. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Odense River, which flows through Odense and into Odense Fjord, a shallow estuary that connects to the Kattegat and the Baltic Sea. The fjord is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a habitat for waterfowl. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Baltic Sea, making effective treatment essential for downstream ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
NORDVESTANLAEGGET is located at Rismarksvej in the Næsby district of Odense, Denmark. It serves the northwestern part of the city.
The plant serves approximately 41,670 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Odense River, which flows through Odense and into Odense Fjord, eventually reaching the Kattegat and 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 people. Denmark enforces additional nutrient removal standards to protect the Baltic Sea.
Plants of this scale in Denmark typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet strict discharge limits, as required by Danish implementation of the EU UWWTD and the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan.
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