Gullskjaervik Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florvåg, Norway

Gullskjaervik wastewater treatment plant is located in Florvåg, a village on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 121 residents, providing secondary treatment for the local community. Its location near the coast places it within a sensitive marine environment. As a secondary treatment facility, Gullskjaervik meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which Norway implements through its national regulations. For a plant of this small scale, secondary treatment is appropriate for protecting the receiving waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 100 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 52.48 cubic meters daily. The treated effluent from Gullskjaervik ultimately reaches the North Sea via the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's coastal location necessitates careful management to minimize nutrient and pollutant loading into these sensitive waters.

Gullskjaervik plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Askøy, Vestland. This area is part of the North Sea basin, which supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent can influence local water quality, affecting habitats for fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The region's fjord-like coastline creates semi-enclosed waters that may have limited flushing, making nutrient management particularly important.