Askehavn, Ask | Norway Wastewater

Overview

Askehavn wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ask in Vestland, Norway. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 300 and discharges treated effluent near the coast.

Askehavn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Ask on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The facility serves a small community of approximately 300 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater. As a Norwegian plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) via the EEA Agreement, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The plant has a designed capacity of 300 cubic meters per day and discharges a volume of 130.10 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is released into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. The discharge area supports local marine life and is part of the broader coastal ecosystem of western Norway, which includes fjords and islands important for fisheries and biodiversity.

Environmental context

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, Vestland. The receiving environment is a marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and seabirds. The nearby fjords and coastal areas are important for local fisheries and tourism, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Askehavn wastewater treatment plant is located at 32 Askehavn, Frugarden, Ask, Askøy, Vestland, 5307, Norway.

The plant serves a population of 300 residents in the Ask area of Askøy.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, following secondary treatment.

As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) via the EEA Agreement, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.

For small agglomerations under 2,000 people, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. Secondary treatment, as provided at Askehavn, is common for such facilities.