Overview
SANDFELD wastewater treatment plant serves Brande in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,808 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SANDFELD is a wastewater treatment plant located on Sandfeldvej in Brande, within the Ikast-Brande Municipality of Denmark's Region Midtjylland. The facility serves a population of around 9,808, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Danish plant, SANDFELD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark implements this directive through national legislation, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from SANDFELD is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Skjern River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of Denmark's important coastal and marine ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Skjern River basin, which flows westward into the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and coastal species, including salmonids and migratory birds. The downstream environment is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and estuaries that benefit from effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The SANDFELD plant is located on Sandfeldvej in Brande, within the Ikast-Brande Municipality of Denmark's Region Midtjylland.
The plant serves approximately 9,808 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from SANDFELD is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Skjern River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark enforces this through national legislation.
For medium agglomerations like SANDFELD, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Danish plants often employ biological treatment processes to meet strict nutrient removal standards, protecting sensitive coastal waters.
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