Overview
Lindesbergs avloppsreningsverk serves 7,900 people in Lindesberg, Sweden. The plant operates under Sweden's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lindesbergs avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lindesberg, Örebro län, Sweden. It serves a population of approximately 7,900, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a Swedish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden's national regulations align with the directive, ensuring appropriate treatment standards for inland communities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Arbogaån river system and ultimately reaches Lake Mälaren, Sweden's third-largest lake. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a drinking water source for the Stockholm region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Arbogaån river system, which flows into Lake Mälaren, a major freshwater lake in central Sweden. Lake Mälaren is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations such as pike and perch, and provides drinking water for millions. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban areas, making nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lindesberg, Örebro län, Sweden, at Svarttjärnsvägen near Linde GK.
The plant serves approximately 7,900 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Arbogaån river system and ultimately reaches Lake Mälaren.
As a Swedish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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