Overview
Gislaved ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,400 people in Gislaved, Sweden. It operates under Sweden's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gislaved ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Gislaved, Jönköping County, Sweden. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As part of Sweden's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Sweden requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet these standards. The facility is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nissan River system and then to the Kattegat strait. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems and recreational use.
Environmental context
Gislaved ARV discharges into the Nissan River basin, which flows southward through Småland to the Kattegat, a strait connecting to the North Sea. The watershed supports a mix of forested and agricultural land, with sensitive aquatic habitats for fish and invertebrates. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.
Frequently asked questions
Gislaved ARV is located at Källängsvägen in Gislaved, Gislaveds kommun, Jönköping County, Sweden.
The plant serves approximately 7,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Nissan River system and eventually reaches the Kattegat strait.
As a Swedish plant, Gislaved ARV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale in Sweden, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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