Tibro avloppsreningsverk, Tibro

Overview

Tibro avloppsreningsverk serves approximately 9,751 people in Tibro, Sweden. The plant operates under Sweden's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Tibro avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tibro, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. It serves a population of about 9,751, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of Sweden's comprehensive wastewater infrastructure. As a Swedish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden has implemented stringent national standards that often exceed EU minimums, particularly in sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized appropriately for its service population. The treated effluent from Tibro avloppsreningsverk is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Vättern basin, one of Sweden's largest lakes. Vättern is a deep, oligotrophic lake known for its high water quality and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting this sensitive ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into Lake Vättern, a large oligotrophic lake in southern Sweden. Vättern is a vital freshwater resource with high ecological value, supporting cold-water fish species and providing drinking water. The lake's deep, clear waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Tibro avloppsreningsverk is located in Tibro, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. The plant serves the municipality of Tibro and its surrounding areas.

The plant serves approximately 9,751 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into Lake Vättern, one of Sweden's largest and most ecologically significant lakes.

As a Swedish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Sweden also enforces national standards that may require additional nutrient removal to protect sensitive waters like Lake Vättern.

For plants serving around 10,000 people, Swedish regulations typically require secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, especially if discharging into sensitive areas. Many facilities also incorporate phosphorus removal to meet stringent limits.