Marikoven Sor Wastewater Treatment Plant, Strusshamn, Norway

Marikoven Sor is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Strusshamn, a settlement on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. Currently treating 212.50 m³/day of wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect the receiving environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. The area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its fjords and rich aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream marine environment.

The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, Vestland. The receiving waters are part of a fjord system that supports diverse marine habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory routes. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the open sea and the influence of tidal currents.