Kravik Wastewater Treatment Plant, Haugland, Norway

Kravik is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Fagerdalen area of Haugland, on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. It serves a small population of 468 people, reflecting the rural and coastal character of the region. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the sea, and operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the UWWTD for discharges into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 300 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 202.96 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to national regulations that align with EU standards for sensitive areas, though coastal discharges may receive less stringent requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish populations and seabird colonies. The plant's location in a fjord-influenced coastal area means that proper treatment is essential to protect local water quality and the broader marine ecosystem of the North Sea.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, an island in Vestland county. The receiving waters are part of a fjord system that supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to spawning grounds and migratory routes. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this coastal environment, which is important for both local biodiversity and recreational use.