Kleven Floro AS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Kleven Floro AS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in the Vestland region of Norway. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas and coastal waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 274 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 43.37 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, making its discharge subject to stringent environmental regulations to protect marine ecosystems. The treated effluent from Kleven Floro AS is discharged into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, which is part of the North Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's operation helps safeguard local fjord and coastal water quality, contributing to the ecological health of the region's marine environment.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, which ultimately connects to the North Atlantic Ocean. This region features fjord ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. The discharge area supports commercial fisheries and marine biodiversity, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem balance.