Overview
Skovde avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Skövde, Sweden. It treats wastewater for approximately 62,457 people and operates under Sweden's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Skovde avloppsreningsverk is the primary wastewater treatment facility for the city of Skövde in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. The plant serves a population of around 62,457, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. Located at Norra Aspelundsvägen, the facility is an integral part of the region's water infrastructure. As a Swedish plant, Skovde avloppsreningsverk operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/day or PE), and it is expected to meet national discharge standards set by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake, via the Göta älv river system. Lake Vänern is a vital freshwater resource and supports diverse aquatic life, including several fish species. The plant's operations help protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake, via the Göta älv river. Lake Vänern is a critical freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Norra Aspelundsvägen in Skövde, Skövde kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden.
The plant serves approximately 62,457 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Vänern via the Göta älv river system.
As a Swedish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE, with potential tertiary requirements in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Sweden typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive inland waters like Lake Vänern.
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