Overview
PETERSVAERFT wastewater treatment plant in Petersværft, Denmark, serves 1,474 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 836.62 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
PETERSVAERFT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Petersværft, Vordingborg Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark. The plant serves a population of 1,474 and is situated in a coastal area within 10 km of the sea. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the high standards required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). With a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 836.62 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal marine environment and supporting the ecological health of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water system that flows into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange and high ecological sensitivity. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, which is critical for mitigating eutrophication and preserving marine biodiversity in the Baltic region.
Frequently asked questions
PETERSVAERFT is located in Petersværft, Vordingborg Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark.
The plant serves a population of 1,474 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
PETERSVAERFT uses advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a Danish plant, PETERSVAERFT operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea.
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