Holte avlopsrenseanlegg - Harstad, Norway Wastewater Treatment Plant

Holte avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Harstad, a town in Troms county, northern Norway. The plant serves a population of 805 and is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Norwegian regulations for smaller agglomerations. Norway, as part of the European Economic Area, follows the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this scale. The plant's designed capacity is 1215 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 349.11 ML/year. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters near Harstad, which ultimately drain into the Norwegian Sea. The area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting the local ecosystem.

The plant discharges into coastal waters near Harstad, which are part of the Norwegian Sea. This marine environment supports a variety of fish species and seabirds, and is influenced by the North Atlantic Current. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the local ecosystem, which includes important fishing grounds.