Brokke vatn og avlaupsanlegg - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Valle, Agder, Norway

Brokke vatn og avlaupsanlegg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Valle, within the Agder region of Norway. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,000 people, reflecting its role in a small rural community. The plant's address is Suleskarvegen, Løefjell, Valle, Agder, 4748, Norge. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 1,050 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 433.68 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Under Norwegian regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is required for sensitive areas, and this plant meets that standard. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Otra River and then into the Skagerrak strait. The surrounding area is characterized by mountainous terrain and pristine water bodies, making the plant's advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Otra River basin, which flows southward through Agder and empties into the Skagerrak strait, part of the North Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations, and the advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect the sensitive downstream environment.