Overview
THISTED wastewater treatment plant serves Thisted, Denmark, with a population equivalent of 112,123. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
THISTED wastewater treatment plant is located in Thisted, Region Nordjylland, Denmark. Serving a population equivalent of 112,123, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast of the Limfjord, a shallow sound that connects the North Sea to the Kattegat. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet stringent treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with additional tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a substantial infrastructure. The treated effluent from THISTED is discharged into the Limfjord, which flows into the Kattegat and ultimately the North Sea. The Limfjord is an ecologically important water body that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird populations. The plant's discharge must comply with Danish environmental standards to protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The THISTED plant discharges into the Limfjord, a shallow sound that connects the North Sea and the Kattegat. The Limfjord is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, birds, and marine vegetation. The plant's operations are critical to maintaining water quality in this coastal environment, which is influenced by both freshwater inputs and tidal exchanges.
Frequently asked questions
The THISTED plant is located in Thisted, Region Nordjylland, Denmark. It serves the municipality of Thisted and surrounding areas.
The THISTED plant serves a population equivalent of 112,123, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from THISTED is discharged into the Limfjord, a shallow sound that connects the North Sea and the Kattegat.
As a Danish plant serving over 100,000 people, THISTED operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment for sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations like THISTED (over 100,000 PE), Danish regulations typically require secondary treatment with nutrient removal, especially for discharges into sensitive coastal waters like the Limfjord.
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