Overview
Tinglev Centralrenseanlæg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aabenraa, Denmark. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,851 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Tinglev Centralrenseanlæg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aabenraa, Denmark, serving a population of around 12,851 people. The plant is situated in the Region Syddanmark and is part of the country's comprehensive wastewater infrastructure. As a Danish treatment facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers within the Region Syddanmark, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The surrounding watershed supports agricultural land and natural habitats, and the plant's treatment helps mitigate the impact of urban wastewater on this ecologically important marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
Tinglev Centralrenseanlæg is located at Gårdebyvej 8 in Aabenraa, Denmark, within the Region Syddanmark.
The plant serves approximately 12,851 people in the Aabenraa area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Baltic Sea, contributing to the protection of this sensitive marine environment.
As a Danish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size (10,000-15,000 p.e.) are required to have at least secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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