Breivika avlopsrenseanlegg - Tromsø Wastewater Treatment Plant

Breivika avlopsrenseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Breivika district of Tromsø, Norway. It serves a population of approximately 18,000 residents, contributing to the city's wastewater management infrastructure. The plant is situated in a coastal urban area, reflecting the typical challenges of treating wastewater in northern climates. 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 agglomerations serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local load. The treated effluent from Breivika avlopsrenseanlegg is discharged into the coastal waters near Tromsø, which ultimately flow into the Norwegian Sea. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive Arctic ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Tromsø area, which are part of the Norwegian Sea. This marine environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting important fisheries and seabird colonies. The receiving waters are influenced by the North Atlantic Current, contributing to relatively mild conditions for the latitude. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the biodiversity of this high-latitude coastal ecosystem.