Lysekils avloppsreningsverk Langevik - Lysekil Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant

Lysekils avloppsreningsverk Langevik is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Lysekil in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. With a population equivalent of 13,422, it falls into the medium agglomeration category under Swedish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, reflecting the area's maritime character. As a Swedish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden implements this directive through national legislation enforced by county administrative boards. Indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into the surrounding coastal waters of the Skagerrak, part of the North Sea. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates, and is an important area for commercial and recreational fishing. The plant's performance is critical to protecting local water quality and the broader Baltic Sea ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Skagerrak, which connects to the North Sea and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish populations and benthic communities. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery ground for fish and its proximity to recreational coastal zones.