Torekovs avloppsreningsverk - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Torekov, Sweden

Torekovs avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Torekov, Båstads kommun, Skåne län, Sweden. It serves a population of approximately 6,674 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Swedish and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Kattegat sea. 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 and municipalities. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from Torekovs avloppsreningsverk is discharged into the Kattegat, a sea area between Sweden and Denmark that connects to the North Sea and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The Kattegat supports diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and benthic communities. The plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the ecological health of the Baltic Sea region.

The plant discharges into the Kattegat, a transitional sea area between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. This water body supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. The Kattegat is sensitive to nutrient inputs, which can cause eutrophication and algal blooms. The plant's treatment helps mitigate these impacts, preserving water quality for recreational use and marine ecosystems.