Bakervagen II Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florvåg, Norway

Bakervagen II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florvåg, on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 90 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations in Norway under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant has a designed capacity of 250 m³/day and currently discharges 39.03 m³/day of treated effluent. As a secondary treatment facility, Bakervagen II provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. For small plants like this, Norwegian regulations align with EU standards, requiring secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and coastal waters. The plant's location on an island near the coast means it plays a key role in protecting the local marine environment from nutrient pollution. The treated effluent from Bakervagen II is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the surrounding fjord system. The Askøy area is part of the larger Bergen region, known for its rich marine biodiversity. The plant helps safeguard the water quality of the nearby fjords, which support fisheries, aquaculture, and recreational activities.

Bakervagen II discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the fjords surrounding Askøy. The local watershed includes the Byfjorden and Hjeltefjorden, which are important for marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic load and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in these sensitive coastal ecosystems.