Overview
STISTRUP wastewater treatment plant serves Stistrup, Denmark, in Region Nordjylland. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5430.
STISTRUP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stistrup, within the Vesthimmerlands Municipality of Region Nordjylland, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 5430 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Danish and EU regulations. As a Danish plant, STISTRUP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Danish regulations typically mandate nutrient removal for plants discharging into sensitive areas, which includes many inland and coastal waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Limfjord or the North Sea, given its location in northern Jutland. The region's aquatic ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish and bird populations. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect these habitats from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
STISTRUP is situated in Region Nordjylland, Denmark, within the catchment area that drains toward the Limfjord, a shallow sound connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat. The Limfjord is an ecologically important water body that supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
STISTRUP is located in Stistrup, within the Vesthimmerlands Municipality of Region Nordjylland, Denmark. Its address is Viborgvej, Stistrup, 9640.
STISTRUP serves a population of approximately 5430 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
STISTRUP likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows toward the Limfjord, a coastal sound in northern Denmark.
As a Danish plant, STISTRUP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2000 population equivalent. Denmark also enforces national standards for nutrient removal to protect sensitive waters.
For plants serving approximately 5000 people in Denmark, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard, especially for discharges into sensitive areas like the Limfjord. This typically involves biological treatment followed by phosphorus and nitrogen removal.
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