Overview
Handeland renseanlegg Sirdal is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,069 people in Sirdal, Agder, Norway. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Handeland renseanlegg Sirdal is a wastewater treatment facility located in Sirdal, within the Agder region of southern Norway. The plant serves a population of around 7,069, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks. As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per year or similar unit), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sira River system and ultimately reaches the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Sira River and downstream coastal environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sira River basin, which flows through the rugged terrain of southern Norway before reaching the North Sea near Flekkefjord. The river supports diverse aquatic life, including salmon and trout populations, and the downstream coastal area is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this important recreational and ecological corridor.
Frequently asked questions
Handeland renseanlegg Sirdal is located in Sirdal, within the Agder region of southern Norway. The full address is 6598 Sirdalsveien, Sirdal, Agder, 4440, Norge.
The plant serves approximately 7,069 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Sira River system and eventually reaches the North Sea. The plant's discharge helps protect downstream water quality.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless discharging into sensitive areas, which may require tertiary treatment.
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