Overview
OSTERSTRAND wastewater treatment plant serves Nykøbing Mors in Denmark's Region Nordjylland. It treats wastewater from approximately 37,000 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
OSTERSTRAND is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nykøbing Mors, Morsø Kommune, within the Region Nordjylland of Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 37,234, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location near the Limfjord places it in a coastal environment with ecological significance. As a Danish plant, OSTERSTRAND operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's design capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per hour suggests it is sized for the served population. The treated effluent from OSTERSTRAND likely discharges into the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat. The Limfjord supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird populations, and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores the need for effective nutrient removal to protect marine water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Limfjord, a coastal water body that connects the North Sea and the Kattegat. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The Limfjord is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs, which can lead to eutrophication. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to maintaining water quality and protecting the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
OSTERSTRAND is located in Nykøbing Mors, Morsø Kommune, in the Region Nordjylland of Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 37,234 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Limfjord, a coastal sound that connects the North Sea and the Kattegat.
As a Danish plant, OSTERSTRAND operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 37,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and may need advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Limfjord.
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