Overview
HULTSFREDS ARV serves approximately 27,000 people in Hultsfred, Sweden. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed within the Kalmar County region.
HULTSFREDS ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hultsfred, Sweden, serving a population of around 27,025. The plant is situated in the Kalmar County region, an area characterized by forests and lakes. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the facility plays a key role in managing wastewater for the local community. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Sweden requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant likely meets these standards to protect the surrounding environment. The plant operates within Sweden's national regulatory framework, which enforces strict discharge limits. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Emån river or other nearby watercourses. This discharge contributes to the ecological health of the region, supporting aquatic life and maintaining water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Emån river basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with sensitive ecosystems, including coastal habitats and fish spawning grounds. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient loads and protect the region's aquatic biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
HULTSFREDS ARV is located in Hultsfred, Kalmar County, Sweden, at Sjövägen, Stålhagen.
The plant serves approximately 27,025 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, likely into the Emån river basin, which flows into 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 over 2,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, Sweden typically requires at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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