Overview
Follesevagen wastewater treatment plant serves Hetlevik, Norway, with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the coast of Vestland county, supporting local environmental protection.
Follesevagen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hetlevik, Askøy, Vestland, Norway. It serves a small population of 105 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the sea, which influences its discharge considerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Norway, as part of the European Economic Area, follows similar requirements, mandating secondary treatment for discharges to coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 102.00 cubic meters, with a current discharge volume of 45.54 cubic meters, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent from Follesevagen ultimately reaches the North Sea via local coastal waters. The surrounding area, including the Byfjorden and adjacent marine environments, supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Vestland, which flow into the North Sea. This marine environment supports fisheries and migratory species. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in the nutrient-sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Follesevagen is located in Hetlevik, Askøy, Vestland, Norway, near the coast of the North Sea.
The plant serves a population of 105 people, typical for a small community in the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local coastal waters, which flow into the North Sea.
Follesevagen provides secondary treatment, meeting the standard requirement for coastal discharges under Norwegian regulations.
Norway follows the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA agreement. For small agglomerations like Follesevagen, secondary treatment is required for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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