Drageide Florvag Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florvåg, Norway

Drageide Florvag is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florvåg, on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of about 950 residents and is situated in a coastal area near the city of Bergen. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, the plant currently treats an average daily volume of 411 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the local fjord system. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, making it subject to strict environmental oversight to protect marine ecosystems. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Byfjorden fjord near Askøy. This marine environment supports diverse fish populations and is a migratory corridor for seabirds. The fjord system connects to the larger North Sea ecosystem, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and marine biodiversity.