Overview
Kollevag wastewater treatment plant serves 288 people in Hauglandshella, Norway, with secondary treatment. It discharges 124.90 volume units and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Kollevag wastewater treatment plant is located in Hauglandshella, Askøy, Vestland, Norway. It serves a small population of 288 people, reflecting its role in a coastal community. The plant operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to sensitive coastal areas. The plant operates below capacity. Its coastal location means treated effluent enters the marine environment, likely affecting local fjord ecosystems. The plant's secondary treatment level meets the minimum standard for such discharges, supporting water quality in the surrounding coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Vestland, near the Byfjorden and surrounding fjord system, which ultimately connects to the North Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The fjord's semi-enclosed nature means nutrient inputs from wastewater can influence local algal growth and oxygen levels, making effective treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Kollevag wastewater treatment plant is located at Kobbevegen 3, Kollevag, Hauglandshella, Askoy, Vestland, Norway.
Kollevag wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 288 people.
Kollevag discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Hauglandshella, likely entering the Byfjorden fjord system and ultimately the North Sea.
Kollevag provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges to coastal waters.
With a current discharge volume of 124.90, indicating it operates below capacity.
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