Overview
Lena renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,879 people in Lena, Norway. Located in Innlandet county, it supports the local community's sanitation needs.
Lena renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment facility located in the town of Lena, within Østre Toten municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,879 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility. It is situated in a rural inland area, reflecting the decentralized wastewater management typical of Norwegian communities. As a Norwegian treatment plant, Lena renseanlegg operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA Agreement. For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), Norwegian law requires appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, typically secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's specific treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the standards set by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Glomma river system, Norway's longest river. The Glomma flows southward into the Oslofjord, a significant marine ecosystem. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in both the river and the fjord, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
Lena renseanlegg discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Glomma river basin. The Glomma flows south through Innlandet and Viken counties before emptying into the Oslofjord, a fjord system that supports diverse marine life and is an important recreational area. The plant's treatment helps protect the ecological health of the river and the fjord from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
Lena renseanlegg is located in the town of Lena, in Østre Toten municipality, Innlandet county, Norway. The address is 20, Elvesvingen, Festadfeltet, Fossheim, Lena.
The plant serves approximately 2,879 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watercourse, which is part of the Glomma river basin. The Glomma River flows south and eventually reaches the Oslofjord.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) via the EEA Agreement. For its size, appropriate treatment is required to protect the receiving waters.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, Norwegian regulations typically require secondary treatment or an equivalent level to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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