BORLANGE ARV fdFAGERSTA ARV, Nyckelby

Overview

BORLANGE ARV fdFAGERSTA ARV serves Nyckelby, Sweden, treating wastewater for approximately 46,898 people. The plant operates under Sweden's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

BORLANGE ARV fdFAGERSTA ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nyckelby, within Borlänge kommun, Dalarnas län, Sweden. The facility serves a population of approximately 46,898, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Swedish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden has also designated sensitive areas where more stringent treatment is mandated, and the plant's location in the Dalarna region may influence its treatment requirements. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Dalälven river system. This river is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Dalälven river basin, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Dalälven river supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish such as salmon and sea trout.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Nyckelby, within Borlänge kommun, Dalarnas län, Sweden. Its address is Fagersta byväg, Färjegårdarna, Nyckelby.

The plant serves approximately 46,898 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Dalälven river system and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.

As a Swedish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden also enforces national regulations aligned with the directive.

For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, Sweden may require more advanced treatment to reduce nutrients. The plant's specific treatment level is not publicly listed, but it meets national standards.