Hakonshella Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bergen, Norway

Hakonshella is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant located in the Håkonshella district of Laksevåg, Bergen, in Vestland county, Norway. The facility serves a small population of 515 residents, reflecting its role in a suburban coastal community. The plant is situated along Håkonshellaveien, near the shores of the North Sea. As a secondary treatment plant, Hakonshella provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Indicating operation above its nominal capacity. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the expected minimum standard. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea, which supports diverse marine life including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge directly influences local marine water quality. The surrounding area is part of the Bergen region, known for its fjords and rich marine ecosystems, making effective treatment essential for protecting the coastal environment.

Hakonshella discharges treated wastewater into the North Sea via coastal waters near Bergen. The receiving environment is a marine ecosystem that supports a variety of fish species, seabirds, and benthic organisms. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its effluent directly affects nearshore water quality, which is important for local recreational areas and the broader ecological health of the Norwegian coastal zone.