Overview
EMMABODA ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Emmaboda, Sweden. It serves a population of approximately 7,268 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
EMMABODA ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Emmaboda, Kalmar County, Sweden. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,268 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Swedish and EU regulations. As a Swedish plant, EMMABODA ARV 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 (unit unspecified), and it is part of the national wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Kalmar Strait. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive marine environment with eutrophication concerns, making effective nutrient removal critical for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
EMMABODA ARV discharges into the local catchment that flows toward the Baltic Sea via the Kalmar Strait. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment at plants like EMMABODA ARV helps reduce the risk of algal blooms and supports the ecological balance of coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
EMMABODA ARV is located at 28 Kimramåla, Emmaboda, Kalmar County, Sweden.
The plant serves approximately 7,268 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows toward the Baltic Sea via the Kalmar Strait.
As a Swedish plant, EMMABODA ARV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, 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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