Brandsoyasen Nord Vest Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Brandsoyasen Nord Vest is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 460 residents, reflecting the scale of local wastewater infrastructure in this fjord-side community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 514 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 199.49 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring reliable treatment for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, which is part of the North Atlantic ecosystem. The discharge location is within 10 km of the coast, making the plant's performance important for protecting local marine habitats, including fjord ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life and are vital for regional fisheries.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Florø, a region characterized by fjords and islands. The receiving environment is part of the North Atlantic marine ecosystem, which supports important fish stocks and seabird populations. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent must meet strict standards to protect sensitive marine habitats from nutrient enrichment and other pollutants.