Hauglandshella Wastewater Treatment Plant, Askøy, Norway

Hauglandshella wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Hauglandshella on Askøy island, part of Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of 1,712 and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day, currently treating 742.46 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The plant operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Norway, as part of the EEA, follows these standards to protect its coastal waters. The plant's discharge volume is well within its designed capacity, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The plant's coastal location means its discharge must meet strict standards to minimize environmental impact on the sensitive marine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, Vestland. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fish stocks, seabirds, and benthic communities. As a coastal discharge, the plant must comply with stringent nutrient and pollutant limits to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.