Overview
Bore avlopsrenseanlegg in Kleppe, Norway serves about 69,000 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
Bore avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kleppe, Rogaland, Norway. It serves a population of approximately 69,312, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Norwegian regulations. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the North Sea, and its operations are subject to national water pollution control standards. As a Norwegian facility, Bore avlopsrenseanlegg operates under the country's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. 00, though the unit is unspecified, and no specific treatment process details are available. Norwegian regulations mandate that plants serving over 10,000 people must meet stringent effluent quality standards to protect sensitive coastal waters. The plant's treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the overall health of the North Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Rogaland, which flows into the North Sea. The North Sea is a productive marine environment supporting commercial fisheries and migratory bird populations. The region's coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Bore avlopsrenseanlegg is located in Kleppe, Rogaland, Norway, near the coast of the North Sea.
The plant serves approximately 69,312 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Norwegian regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people.
Plants of this scale in Norway typically provide secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards for coastal discharge.
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