Overview
Harestua renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 4,958 people in Harestua, Norway. The facility operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Harestua renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Harestua, a village in Lunner municipality, Akershus county, Norway. The plant serves a population of about 4,958, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Norwegian and EU classification systems. The plant is subject to Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive typically requires secondary treatment, with possible additional requirements if the receiving waters are considered sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a modest scale. The treated effluent from Harestua renseanlegg is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Drammenselva river system and the Oslofjord. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive fjord environment.
Environmental context
Harestua renseanlegg discharges into local streams that flow into the Drammenselva river, which empties into the Oslofjord, a major fjord system connected to the Skagerrak and North Sea. The Oslofjord is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and bird populations. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment critical for maintaining water quality in this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Harestua renseanlegg is located at 852 Hadelandsvegen, Furumo I, Harestua, in Lunner municipality, Akershus county, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 4,958 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Drammenselva river, eventually reaching the Oslofjord and the North Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD. If the receiving waters are sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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