Overview
Bergsodden avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving Harstad, Norway. It treats wastewater from a population of 2,964 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
Bergsodden avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Harstad, a town in Troms county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,964 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, with more stringent standards if the discharge affects sensitive areas. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Norwegian Sea, a part of the North Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes coastal streams and fjords that support diverse marine life, including important fish stocks. The plant plays a role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient and pathogen pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters near Harstad, which are part of the Norwegian Sea. This marine environment supports a rich ecosystem, including cod, herring, and other commercially important fish species. The area is also a habitat for seabirds and marine mammals. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
Bergsodden avlopsrenseanlegg is located in Harstad, a town in Troms county, northern Norway. The address is Skarvtangen, Nygård, Harstad, Troms, 9403.
The plant serves a population of 2,964 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater from Bergsodden avlopsrenseanlegg is discharged into the coastal waters near Harstad, which flow into the Norwegian Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required.
For small agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes. More advanced treatment may be required if the discharge is in a sensitive area.
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