Overview
Andslimoen avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 people in Målselv, Troms, Norway. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Andslimoen avlopsrenseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Andslimoen, Målselv, within the Troms region of northern Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,000 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian water management standards. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under the national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its operational scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Målselva river and then into the Malangen fjord, a part of the Norwegian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Målselva river system, which empties into the Malangen fjord, an arm of the Norwegian Sea. This coastal fjord environment supports a rich ecosystem, including Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and various seabird species. The region's cold climate and seasonal variations in water flow require robust treatment to maintain water quality in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Andslimoen avlopsrenseanlegg is located in Andslimoen, Målselv, in the Troms region of northern Norway.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Målselva river and eventually into the Malangen fjord, part of the Norwegian Sea.
As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of 7,000 population equivalent, Norwegian regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring protection of sensitive receiving waters like fjords.
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