Overview
Linnes avlopsanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving Buskerud, Norway, with a population equivalent of 26,202. The plant is located near the coast and operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directi
Linnes avlopsanlegg is a wastewater treatment facility located in Buskerud, Norway, serving a population equivalent of approximately 26,202. The plant is situated in the municipality of Lier, near the town of Gullaug, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a Norwegian treatment plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment in sensitive areas. 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 watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oslofjord, a significant marine environment. The Oslofjord supports diverse aquatic life and is an important recreational and ecological area. Proper treatment at Linnes avlopsanlegg helps protect the fjord's water quality and the broader coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Oslofjord, a large fjord on Norway's southern coast. The Oslofjord is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and seabirds, and is a vital corridor for migratory species. The fjord's waters are used for recreation, fishing, and transport, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
Linnes avlopsanlegg is located in Buskerud, Norway, specifically at 8, Røykenveien, Linnes, Gullaug, Lier, Buskerud, 3427.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 26,202 people.
The treated wastewater from Linnes avlopsanlegg is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Oslofjord.
The plant operates under Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For its size (26,202 PE), secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Norway, plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 PE are generally required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Oslofjord, more stringent treatment including nutrient removal may be mandated to protect water quality.
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