Overview
Kyrkjevika o is a secondary treatment plant in Ask, Norway, serving 148 people. It discharges 64.19 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast of Vestland county.
Kyrkjevika o is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ask, a locality within Askøy municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 148 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting along the Norwegian coast. As a secondary treatment facility, Kyrkjevika o provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 200 m³/day and currently discharges 64.19 m³/day of treated effluent. Norwegian wastewater plants of this scale typically operate under national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. The treated effluent from Kyrkjevika o is discharged into the local coastal waters of the North Sea, near the island of Askøy. The receiving environment is a marine ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and seabirds. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence local water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
Kyrkjevika o discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Askøy, which are part of the North Sea basin. The North Sea is a productive marine environment supporting fisheries and migratory bird populations. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its effluent enters a sensitive marine ecosystem where nutrient inputs can affect algal growth and oxygen levels. Proper treatment is essential to protect local water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Kyrkjevika o is located in Ask, a locality in Askøy municipality, Vestland county, Norway. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the North Sea.
Kyrkjevika o serves a population of 148 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a rural or suburban community.
Kyrkjevika o discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Askøy, which flow into the North Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.
As a Norwegian plant, Kyrkjevika o operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required for discharges to coastal waters.
In Norway, small wastewater plants serving around 150 people usually employ secondary treatment, such as biological processes like activated sludge or biofilm systems. This ensures adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge to sensitive coastal environments.
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