Overview
Bolafotur Njardvikur_Asbru is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Njarðvík, Iceland. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,400 residents in the Reykjanesbær region.
Bolafotur Njardvikur_Asbru is a wastewater treatment plant located in Njarðvík, a town in the Suðurnes region of southwestern Iceland. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,400 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the local municipal infrastructure. It is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's proximity to the North Atlantic Ocean. As a plant in Iceland, it operates under national environmental regulations that align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement. The plant's designed capacity is noted as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, suggesting it may be in cubic meters per day or similar. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Atlantic Ocean via local coastal waters. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting marine life and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect the coastal environment and maintain water quality in the region, which is also known for its volcanic landscapes and geothermal activity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters of the North Atlantic Ocean near Njarðvík. This area supports diverse marine ecosystems, including fish stocks and seabird colonies. The local watershed is characterized by volcanic terrain and limited freshwater resources, making the protection of coastal water quality critical for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Fitjabraut 1B in Njarðvík, within the municipality of Reykjanesbær in the Suðurnes region of southwestern Iceland.
The plant serves approximately 6,392 residents of Njarðvík and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Njarðvík, which flow into the North Atlantic Ocean.
As an Icelandic plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under EU-derived regulations, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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