Overview
Levanger sentrum Havna renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Levanger, Norway. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,345 people, discharging into the Trondheimsfjord.
Levanger sentrum Havna renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Levanger, Trøndelag, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,345 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks. It is situated near the coast of the Trondheimsfjord, a significant fjord system in central Norway. As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with more advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local population's wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the Trondheimsfjord, which is a large fjord that connects to the Norwegian Sea. The fjord supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's operation helps protect the local coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens, maintaining water quality for recreation and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Trondheimsfjord, a deep fjord that flows into the Norwegian Sea. This coastal environment supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can affect algal blooms and oxygen levels, so treatment standards are critical for preserving the fjord's ecological balance and the health of downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 6B, Ravns gate, Levanger Havn, in the city of Levanger, Trøndelag, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 23,345 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU and Norwegian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Trondheimsfjord, a large fjord that connects to the Norwegian Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment is standard. If the receiving water is sensitive, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the fjord ecosystem.
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