Overview
Hov renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Hov, Norway, serving approximately 3,400 people. It operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Hov renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hov, within the Søndre Land municipality of Innlandet county, Norway. The plant serves a population of around 3,400 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks. As a Norwegian facility, Hov renseanlegg operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters a sensitive area. It is expected to meet these standards. The treated effluent from Hov renseanlegg is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Randsfjorden lake, one of Norway's largest lakes. Randsfjorden is part of the Drammenselva river system, flowing south into the Drammensfjord and then the Skagerrak. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of Randsfjorden and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Hov renseanlegg discharges into the local watershed that feeds Randsfjorden, a large and ecologically important lake in Innlandet county. Randsfjorden drains via the Drammenselva river into the Drammensfjord and ultimately the Skagerrak. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and fishing, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Hov renseanlegg is located in Hov, within the Søndre Land municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The address is 9, Industrivegen, Fagerlund, Mo, Hov.
The plant serves approximately 3,400 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into Randsfjorden lake, then via the Drammenselva river to the Drammensfjord and Skagerrak.
As a Norwegian plant, Hov renseanlegg operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment. Norwegian regulations align with this standard.
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