Overview
Tysinge wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,100 people in Holbæk Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Tysinge wastewater treatment plant is located in Holbæk Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark, serving a population of approximately 5,100. The plant is situated near Tysinge Mosesti and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a Danish facility, Tysinge operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from Tysinge is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Isefjord or nearby coastal waters of the Kattegat. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a sensitive marine environment, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
Tysinge plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Isefjord, a shallow fjord connected to the Kattegat sea. The Isefjord is an ecologically important area supporting fish, birds, and marine vegetation. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the health of this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Tysinge wastewater treatment plant is located at Tysinge Mosesti in Holbæk Municipality, Region Sjælland, Denmark.
The plant serves approximately 5,100 people in the local community.
Tysinge discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Isefjord and ultimately the Kattegat sea.
As a Danish facility, Tysinge operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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