Overview
Breiskallen renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Raufoss, Norway. It handles wastewater from approximately 11,800 people in the Innlandet region.
Breiskallen renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Raufoss, Vestre Toten, in Norway's Innlandet county. The facility serves a population of about 11,800, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As part of Norway's commitment to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), plants of this scale are expected to provide at least secondary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant operates under Norway's implementation of the UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. Given its size, Breiskallen likely employs biological treatment processes to meet effluent standards. The facility is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent discharges into local waterways that eventually drain into the Mjøsa lake system, Norway's largest lake. The receiving waters are part of the Glomma river basin, which flows into the Oslofjord. The Mjøsa region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a drinking water source for surrounding communities. Proper treatment at Breiskallen helps protect this important freshwater ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that feed into Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, which is part of the Glomma river basin. The Glomma River ultimately discharges into the Oslofjord. Lake Mjøsa is a vital freshwater resource, supporting diverse fish populations and providing drinking water for many municipalities. The watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Breiskallen renseanlegg is located at 2 Elvelia in Raufoss, Vestre Toten, Innlandet county, Norway. It serves the Raufoss area.
The plant serves approximately 11,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into Lake Mjøsa, part of the Glomma river basin, which eventually reaches the Oslofjord.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Norway implements this through national regulations.
Plants of this scale in Norway typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofilm processes, to meet effluent standards for organic matter and nutrients, protecting sensitive inland waters like Lake Mjøsa.
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