Overview
TISVILDE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tisvilde in Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,364.
TISVILDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tisvilde, a coastal town in Gribskov Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. The plant serves a population of 4,364 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale facility typical of rural or suburban communities in Denmark. As a Danish wastewater treatment plant, TISVILDE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Danish regulations also mandate nutrient removal in sensitive areas, and the plant likely employs biological treatment processes to meet these standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Kattegat sea via nearby streams and coastal waters. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its recreational beaches and natural habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect the marine environment and maintain water quality for tourism and ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Kattegat, a sea area between Denmark and Sweden. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for migratory birds and fish species. The treatment plant's performance directly affects the ecological health of the nearby beaches and coastal waters, which are used for recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
TISVILDE is located in Tisvilde, Gribskov Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, Denmark. The address is 8, Tisvilde Mose, Tibirkebro, Tisvilde Lunde, Tisvilde, 3220.
TISVILDE serves a population of 4,364, making it a small-scale treatment plant typical of rural Danish communities.
The treated wastewater from TISVILDE is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Kattegat sea. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge ultimately reaches marine waters.
As a Danish plant, TISVILDE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Danish national regulations also enforce nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Denmark, typical treatment includes mechanical and biological processes, often with phosphorus removal. The EU directive mandates secondary treatment, and Danish plants commonly use activated sludge or similar technologies to meet stringent effluent standards.
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