Overview
SLANGERUP wastewater treatment plant serves Frederikssund, Denmark, in Region Hovedstaden. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,065.
SLANGERUP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Frederikssund, Denmark, within the Region Hovedstaden. The facility serves a population of 5,065 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale municipal plant. As a Danish plant, it 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 regulations enforced by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Roskilde Fjord or the Isefjord, both part of the Kattegat sea area. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its treated wastewater likely flows into the Roskilde Fjord or Isefjord, which are part of the Kattegat. These waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and migratory bird populations. The region's watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban development, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SLANGERUP is located in Frederikssund, Denmark, in the Region Hovedstaden. The address is 27, Håndværkervangen, Jordhøj, Frederikssund, 3550.
SLANGERUP serves a population of 5,065, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from SLANGERUP is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Roskilde Fjord or Isefjord, which are part of the Kattegat sea area.
SLANGERUP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark enforces this through national regulations.
For small agglomerations like SLANGERUP, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological processes to meet EU secondary treatment standards, ensuring protection of sensitive coastal waters.
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