Overview
NYKOBING wastewater treatment plant serves Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark, with a population equivalent of 14,320. It is located near the coast in Region Sjælland and operates under EU regulations.
NYKOBING wastewater treatment plant is located at Havnevej 59 in Nykøbing Sjælland, Odsherred Kommune, Region Sjælland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,320, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Its coastal location places it within 50 km of the sea, influencing its discharge requirements. As a Danish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark implements this directive through national regulations enforced by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kattegat sea area via the Isefjord or nearby coastal waters. This region supports diverse marine life and is part of the Baltic Sea catchment. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters flow into the Isefjord and then the Kattegat, a transitional water body between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. This area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird populations, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs. The Kattegat is a key migratory corridor for marine species, and maintaining low nutrient levels is critical to prevent eutrophication and algal blooms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Havnevej 59 in Nykøbing Sjælland, Odsherred Kommune, Region Sjælland, Denmark.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,320 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Isefjord and ultimately the Kattegat sea area.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National enforcement is by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Denmark, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters like the Kattegat.
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