Overview
NR LYNGBY wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,355 people in Region Nordjylland, Denmark. It is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
NR LYNGBY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Region Nordjylland, Denmark, serving a population of around 28,355. The plant is situated near the town of Hjørring and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. As a medium-sized agglomeration, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting the surrounding environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. Danish wastewater facilities are generally well-regulated and comply with national standards derived from EU directives. The plant's discharge likely enters local watercourses that flow toward the North Sea or the Kattegat, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment ensures that nutrient loads and pollutants are minimized, protecting both local streams and the broader marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Region Nordjylland, within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely drains into the North Sea or Kattegat via local streams and rivers. These coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine species and serving as important habitats for fish and migratory birds. Nutrient reduction from wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
NR LYNGBY is located in Region Nordjylland, Denmark, near the town of Hjørring. Its address is E162, Svanevej, Hjørring Kommune, Region Nordjylland, 9480.
The plant serves approximately 28,355 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow toward the North Sea or Kattegat, given its coastal proximity. The region's drainage ultimately reaches the sea.
As a Danish plant, NR LYNGBY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. Danish national regulations enforce these standards.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required. Danish plants generally meet or exceed these standards.
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