Overview
Skive wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,886 people in Skive, Denmark. Located in Region Midtjylland, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Skive wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility serving the town of Skive in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. With a population equivalent of around 18,886, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. As a Danish facility, Skive WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its operational scale. Denmark enforces strict nutrient removal standards to protect the Baltic Sea and coastal waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat. The Limfjord supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for fish and bird species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
Skive WWTP discharges into the Limfjord, a shallow sound that connects the North Sea to the Kattegat. This coastal water body supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. The Limfjord is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient loading from surrounding agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Skive WWTP is located on Havnevej in Skive, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 18,886 people in the Skive area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Limfjord, a coastal sound connecting the North Sea and Kattegat.
As a Danish facility, Skive WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas like the Limfjord.
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