Overview
Lersbryggen renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Selvik, Norway. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,033 people and discharges into the local watershed.
Lersbryggen renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Selvik, within Holmestrand municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The plant serves a population of about 6,033 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Oslofjord, a key marine environment in southeastern Norway. The Oslofjord supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological area. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Oslofjord, a major fjord system in southeastern Norway. The Oslofjord is ecologically significant, supporting diverse marine species and serving as a critical habitat for fish and bird populations. The area is also used for recreation and fishing, making water quality protection essential.
Frequently asked questions
Lersbryggen renseanlegg is located in Selvik, Holmestrand municipality, Vestfold county, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 6,033 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oslofjord.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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