Overview
RINGKOBING wastewater treatment plant serves Ringkøbing, Denmark, with a population equivalent of 23,624. It is located in Region Midtjylland and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RINGKOBING wastewater treatment plant is located in Ringkøbing, a town in the Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality of Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,624, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is E.F. Jacobsens Vej, Ringkøbing, and it is situated near the coast of the North Sea. As a Danish plant serving over 10,000 people, RINGKOBING is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Ringkøbing Fjord. This coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological area. The plant's operation helps protect the fjord and downstream marine habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The RINGKOBING plant discharges into the Ringkøbing Fjord, a shallow coastal lagoon connected to the North Sea. This water body is ecologically sensitive, supporting bird populations and marine species. The fjord's health depends on controlling nutrient inputs, as excess nitrogen and phosphorus can lead to eutrophication. The plant's treatment under EU directives helps mitigate these risks, preserving the local ecosystem and the broader North Sea environment.
Frequently asked questions
The RINGKOBING plant is located at E.F. Jacobsens Vej in Ringkøbing, Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,624, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Ringkøbing Fjord, a coastal lagoon that flows into the North Sea.
As a Danish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like coastal zones, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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