Overview
34 Nordheim F8 7_8 is a wastewater treatment plant serving Norheim, Norway, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It serves a population of 3,252 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
34 Nordheim F8 7_8 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Norheim, Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway. The plant serves a population of 3,252 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, indicating it is a small-scale facility. Its address is 4, Kjellsvikvegen, Krona, Norheim, Karmøy, Rogaland, 5542. As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Typical Norwegian plants of this scale employ biological treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant is situated within 50 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain to the North Sea. The receiving water body is not named, but the region's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Norheim, near the coast of Rogaland, Norway. Its treated wastewater likely enters local streams or rivers that flow into the North Sea, a productive marine ecosystem. The coastal waters support fish stocks, seabird colonies, and benthic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
34 Nordheim F8 7_8 is located at 4, Kjellsvikvegen, Krona, Norheim, Karmøy, Rogaland, 5542, Norway.
The plant serves a population of 3,252 people in the Norheim area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain to the North Sea, though the specific receiving water body is not named.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Norway typically employ biological treatment (e.g., activated sludge or biofilm processes) to meet secondary treatment standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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