Overview
Klofta renseanlegg serves approximately 10,774 people in Kløfta, Norway. The plant is part of the country's municipal wastewater infrastructure under Norwegian regulations.
Klofta renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kløfta, Ullensaker municipality, Akershus, Norway. It serves a population of about 10,774, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian standards. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are integrated into the local water management system. As a Norwegian facility, Klofta renseanlegg operates under the national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement. For agglomerations of this scale (10,000-15,000 PE), secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment applied if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a moderate treatment capacity. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Glomma river system. The downstream environment includes freshwater ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Klofta renseanlegg discharges into the local catchment that feeds into the Glomma River, Norway's longest river, which flows into the Oslofjord and then the Skagerrak strait. The downstream environment includes freshwater habitats that support salmonid populations and other sensitive species. The Oslofjord is a semi-enclosed marine area that can be vulnerable to nutrient enrichment, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Klofta renseanlegg is located at 30, Hiltonvegen, Kløfta, Ullensaker, Akershus, 2040, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 10,774 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Glomma River and eventually reaches the Oslofjord and the North Sea.
As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement, requiring secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent, Norwegian regulations typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment applied if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas.
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