Brastads avloppsreningsverk Loddebo - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Brastad, Sweden

Brastads avloppsreningsverk Loddebo is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Brastad, Lysekils kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. The plant serves a population of 2,125 and has a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 333.59 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment requirements mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment is typically required in sensitive areas to reduce nutrient loads and protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Skagerrak, a marginal sea of the North Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for fisheries and biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the coastal waters.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows to the Skagerrak, a sea area known for its rich marine ecosystems and important fishing grounds. The coastal waters near Brastad support diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological balance of the downstream marine environment.