Overview
Vinslovs avloppsreningsverk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Vinslöv, Sweden, serving approximately 5,820 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Baltic Sea.
Vinslovs avloppsreningsverk is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Vinslöv, within Hässleholms kommun, Skåne län, Sweden. The plant serves a population of around 5,820 and is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under Swedish and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,450 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 913.63 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems, including coastal waters and marine habitats in the Baltic region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local watercourse within the Skåne region, which flows into the Baltic Sea via the Helge River or nearby coastal systems. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this plant helps mitigate eutrophication risks and supports the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Vinslovs avloppsreningsverk is located in Vinslöv, within Hässleholms kommun, Skåne län, Sweden. The address is Markvägen, Mossadal, Vinslöv.
The plant serves approximately 5,820 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Baltic Sea. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent to minimize environmental impact.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in Sweden to meet stringent environmental standards and protect sensitive receiving waters like the Baltic Sea.
As a Swedish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, aligning with Sweden's national goals for nutrient reduction in the Baltic Sea.
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