Overview
Hunnebostrands avloppsreningsverk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Hunnebostrand, Sweden. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,092 people with a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.
Hunnebostrands avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located on Gåsholmen in Hunnebostrand, within Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,092 and has a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 485.39 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment is typical for sensitive coastal areas in Sweden, where nutrient removal is critical to protect marine ecosystems. The treated effluent is discharged into the Skagerrak, a part of the North Sea, via the coastal waters near Hunnebostrand. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Skagerrak, a marginal sea of the North Sea, which ultimately connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine habitats and species. Advanced treatment ensures nutrient removal, reducing the risk of eutrophication in the surrounding waters, which are important for local fishing and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Gåsholmen in Hunnebostrand, Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
The plant serves approximately 3,092 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Skagerrak, a part of the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive coastal areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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 PE and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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