Alvheimsfeltet Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florvåg, Norway

Alvheimsfeltet is a wastewater treatment plant located in Florvåg, a settlement on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 71 people, reflecting its role in a rural coastal community. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With an actual discharge volume of 30.79 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. As a small facility, it is not subject to the more stringent tertiary treatment requirements that apply to larger agglomerations in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The plant's proximity to the coast means its discharge must meet strict environmental standards to protect the local marine ecosystem and recreational waters.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, an island in Vestland county. The receiving waters are part of a fjord system that supports diverse marine life, including cod, herring, and seabird populations. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery ground for fish and a migratory corridor for marine species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this coastal environment.