Kanalen Sor RD10 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Kanalen Sor RD10 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 234 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect the local environment. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,682 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 101.48 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, a marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its discharge directly influences nearshore water quality, making proper treatment essential for preserving the ecological health of the fjords and coastal ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Florø, which is part of the Vestland fjord system. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks and seabird colonies, and is an important area for local fisheries and tourism. The discharge of treated wastewater must meet stringent standards to protect the sensitive coastal ecosystem from nutrient enrichment and pollution.