Overview
ULSTRUP wastewater treatment plant serves Ulstrup in Region Midtjylland, Denmark. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,165.
ULSTRUP is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ulstrup, Favrskov Kommune, Region Midtjylland, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,165 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small-scale municipal plant. As a Danish plant, ULSTRUP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Denmark implements this directive through national legislation enforced by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Gudenå River, Denmark's longest river. The Gudenå flows into the Randers Fjord and then the Kattegat, a sea area between Denmark and Sweden. The plant plays a role in protecting the Gudenå's water quality, which supports diverse aquatic life and recreational activities.
Environmental context
ULSTRUP's discharge enters the Gudenå River basin, which flows through central Jutland and empties into Randers Fjord and the Kattegat. The Gudenå is ecologically significant, supporting fish species like salmon and trout, and its wetlands provide habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ULSTRUP is located at Gudenåparken 40, in Ulstrup, Favrskov Kommune, Region Midtjylland, Denmark.
ULSTRUP serves a population of approximately 3,165 people.
The treated wastewater from ULSTRUP is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Gudenå River and eventually reaches the Kattegat via Randers Fjord.
ULSTRUP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented by Danish law. For its population size, secondary treatment is required.
In Denmark, plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment under the EU UWWTD. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Gudenå.
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