Kleiva_Soldal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Kleiva_Soldal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 849 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Norwegian wastewater regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, Kleiva_Soldal provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,174 cubic meters per day and discharges an average volume of 368 cubic meters per day. Norwegian wastewater treatment is regulated under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, a productive marine ecosystem that supports fisheries and diverse aquatic life. The local watershed includes small streams and fjords that drain into the sea, and the plant's operation helps protect the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Florø, which is part of the larger North Sea basin. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The coastal environment is sensitive to nutrient inputs, and secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for recreational and ecological uses.