Overview
SKANDERBORG wastewater treatment plant serves Landsbyen Sølund in Skanderborg, Denmark. It handles a population equivalent of 23,985 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
The SKANDERBORG wastewater treatment plant is located in Landsbyen Sølund, Skanderborg Municipality, in the Region Midtjylland of Denmark. It serves a population equivalent of 23,985, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. As a Danish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Kattegat. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreational use. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows through the Gudena River catchment and eventually reaches the Kattegat, a sea area between Denmark and Sweden. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life and is a critical habitat for fish and bird species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.
Frequently asked questions
The SKANDERBORG plant is located at 4B, Horsensvej, in the locality of Landsbyen Sølund, within Skanderborg Municipality, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,985, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Danish and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows through the Gudena River catchment and ultimately reaches the Kattegat, a sea area between Denmark and Sweden.
As a Danish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Denmark, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Kattegat.
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