Overview
Alvoen wastewater treatment plant serves 107 people in Bergen, Norway. It provides secondary treatment and discharges 46.40 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
Alvoen is a small wastewater treatment plant located in the Alvøen district of Bergen, Vestland, Norway. Serving a population of 107, it is one of many facilities managing wastewater in the Bergen metropolitan area. The plant operates at secondary treatment level, which is standard for small agglomerations under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. It operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters of the North Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge directly influences the marine environment, supporting local ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
Alvoen plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Bergen. The receiving environment is a fjord system that supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a nursery ground for commercial fish species and as a migratory corridor for seabirds.
Frequently asked questions
Alvoen plant is located at 23 Pålaveien, Alvøen, Laksevåg, Bergen, Vestland, Norway.
The plant serves a population of 107 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters of the North Sea, near the Bergen fjord system.
Alvoen provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Norwegian regulations for small agglomerations.
Norway implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through national regulations. For plants serving fewer than 2,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required, and Alvoen meets this standard.
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