Overview
Djupavik wastewater treatment plant serves Leirvik, Norway, with a population equivalent of 3,150. The facility is located near the coast in Vestland county and operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Dire
Djupavik wastewater treatment plant is located in Leirvik, a town in the municipality of Stord, Vestland county, Norway. The facility serves a population equivalent of 3,150, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. Its location near the coast in western Norway subjects it to stringent environmental standards. As a Norwegian plant, Djupavik operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The coastal environment of Vestland is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including fish stocks and seabird populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in the fjords and coastal waters of western Norway.
Environmental context
Djupavik plant is located in Leirvik on the island of Stord, within the Hardangerfjord region. Treated effluent likely discharges into the nearby fjord system, which connects to the North Sea. The coastal waters here support important fisheries and marine biodiversity, making effective nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication and protect the local ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Djupavik wastewater treatment plant is located in Leirvik, a town in the municipality of Stord, Vestland county, Norway. The address is 88 Hamnegata, Skotaberg, Leirvik, Stord, Vestland, 5411.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,150, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Norwegian and EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Hardangerfjord and ultimately the North Sea. As a coastal plant, it must meet strict standards to protect marine water quality.
Djupavik operates under Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of 3,150 people, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal areas.
For small to medium agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard. In coastal areas like Vestland, plants may also need phosphorus removal to prevent eutrophication in the fjords and North Sea.
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