Overview
OVERMO ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Leksand, Sweden. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,400 people in the Dalarna region, discharging into the local watershed.
OVERMO ARV is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Övermo, Leksand, within the Leksands kommun of Dalarnas län, Sweden. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,428 people, making it a medium-sized facility under Swedish and EU classifications. As a Swedish plant, OVERMO ARV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Siljan, one of Sweden's largest lakes, and then via the Dalälven River to the Baltic Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in preserving water quality in a region known for its lakes and rivers, supporting aquatic life and recreational use.
Environmental context
OVERMO ARV discharges into the local watershed that feeds Lake Siljan, a large and ecologically significant lake in Dalarna. From Lake Siljan, water flows through the Dalälven River to the Baltic Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreation and tourism. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the ecological health of both the lake and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
OVERMO ARV is located at Millavägen in Övermo, Leksand, within Leksands kommun, Dalarnas län, Sweden.
OVERMO ARV serves approximately 8,428 people in the Leksand area.
OVERMO ARV discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Siljan and then via the Dalälven River to the Baltic Sea.
As a Swedish plant, OVERMO ARV operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Sweden, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive inland waters like Lake Siljan.
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