Overview
VEJEN wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,212 people in Vejen, Denmark. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
VEJEN wastewater treatment plant is located at 3, Kongeåvej in Vejen, a town in the Region Syddanmark, Denmark. The facility serves a population of approximately 23,212, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Danish plant, VEJEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from VEJEN is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Kongeå river or nearby streams. The region's aquatic environment supports diverse freshwater and coastal species, and proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Wadden Sea area, an ecologically sensitive zone.
Environmental context
VEJEN plant discharges into the Kongeå river system, which flows into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the sensitive estuarine ecosystem downstream.
Frequently asked questions
VEJEN wastewater treatment plant is located at 3, Kongeåvej in Vejen, Vejen Kommune, Region Syddanmark, Denmark.
VEJEN wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,212 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
VEJEN discharges treated effluent into the local Kongeå river system, which flows into the North Sea via the Wadden Sea.
VEJEN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. Danish environmental authorities enforce compliance.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Wadden Sea region, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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