Overview
Fennefoss renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving Dåsnes, Norway, with a population equivalent of 3,289. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Fennefoss renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dåsnes, within the municipality of Evje og Hornnes in Agder county, Norway. The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,289, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which Norway implements through its national legislation. For agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 PE), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the receiving environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Skagerrak via the Otra River system. The Agder region features numerous rivers and lakes that support diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations. Proper treatment is essential to protect these water bodies and maintain ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Setesdal region's river system, which flows into the Otra River and eventually reaches the Skagerrak strait. This watershed supports important fish habitats, including Atlantic salmon, and is part of a broader coastal ecosystem that includes fjords and estuaries. Maintaining high treatment standards helps preserve water quality for both aquatic life and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
Fennefoss renseanlegg is located in Dåsnes, within the municipality of Evje og Hornnes in Agder county, Norway. Its address is Setesdalsvegen, Fennefoss.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,289 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local river system, which flows into the Otra River and eventually reaches the Skagerrak strait.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 PE.
For small agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under the EU UWWTD. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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