Overview
RODVIG wastewater treatment plant in Stevns, Denmark, serves 2,152 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 707.67 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
RODVIG is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stevns Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark. It serves a population of approximately 2,152 people and operates with advanced treatment capabilities. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the coastal nature of the region. As an advanced treatment facility, RODVIG provides nutrient removal and disinfection beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent Danish and EU standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day and currently discharges 707.67 m³/day of treated wastewater. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to achieve secondary treatment, but Denmark often mandates higher standards for sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent from RODVIG is discharged into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the marine environment, supporting biodiversity and reducing the risk of eutrophication in coastal waters.
Environmental context
RODVIG discharges treated wastewater into the Baltic Sea, a brackish inland sea connected to the North Sea via the Kattegat and Skagerrak. The Baltic Sea is ecologically sensitive due to its limited water exchange and susceptibility to nutrient enrichment. Advanced treatment at RODVIG reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, helping to mitigate algal blooms and preserve marine habitats along the Danish coast.
Frequently asked questions
RODVIG is located at Højstrupvej 6, Stevns Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark, near the coast of the Baltic Sea.
RODVIG serves approximately 2,152 people in the local area of Stevns.
RODVIG discharges treated wastewater into the Baltic Sea, a coastal marine environment. The plant uses advanced treatment to reduce nutrients and protect the sensitive sea.
RODVIG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark implements stricter standards for coastal areas, often mandating advanced treatment for nutrient removal.
In Denmark, plants serving small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) typically provide secondary or advanced treatment, especially if discharging to sensitive coastal waters. The EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, but Danish regulations often go further to protect the Baltic Sea.
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