Overview
Fagerdalen wastewater treatment plant serves 3,018 people in Bergen, Norway. Located in the Laksevåg district, it discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea.
Fagerdalen is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Laksevåg district of Bergen, Norway, serving a population of approximately 3,018 residents. The plant is situated in the coastal city of Bergen, which is known for its fjords and maritime climate. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this urban area. The plant operates under Norwegian regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through national legislation. For agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant is expected to meet national standards for secondary or equivalent treatment to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent from Fagerdalen is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the local fjord system. The receiving waters are part of the greater North Sea basin, which supports diverse marine life and is an important fishing and ecological area. The plant's location near the coast requires careful management to minimize impacts on the marine environment.
Environmental context
Fagerdalen plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Byfjorden fjord near Bergen. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and seabird populations. The plant's location in a fjord environment means effluent dispersal is influenced by tidal flows and freshwater inputs, requiring effective treatment to protect water quality and marine life.
Frequently asked questions
Fagerdalen wastewater treatment plant is located in the Laksevåg district of Bergen, Norway, at Blomvikveien 32, 5179 Bergen.
Fagerdalen serves approximately 3,018 people in the Bergen area.
Fagerdalen discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Byfjorden fjord near Bergen.
Fagerdalen operates under Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size before discharge into coastal waters.
In Norway, plants serving around 3,000 people typically provide secondary treatment or equivalent, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
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