Overview
Spjald wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Spjald in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 1,493.
Spjald wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Spjald, within Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality in the Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,493 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community. As a Danish treatment plant, Spjald operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment of wastewater. For agglomerations with a population equivalent under 2,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment to meet local environmental objectives, typically secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Ringkøbing Fjord and the Danish coastal waters. The surrounding region features a mix of agricultural land and small settlements, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local watercourses that drain into Ringkøbing Fjord, a shallow coastal lagoon on Denmark's west coast, and eventually into the North Sea. The fjord is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species, and is important for migratory waterfowl. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in coastal waters, making effective treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Spjald wastewater treatment plant is located at 1A, Holstebrovej, Spjald, Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune, Region Midtjylland, 6971, Denmark.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,493 people in the town of Spjald and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into Ringkøbing Fjord and ultimately the North Sea.
As a Danish facility, Spjald operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect the environment.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment or equivalent, to meet local water quality objectives.
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