Overview
Morkvedodden renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Bodø, Norway. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,350 people and discharges into the local water environment.
Morkvedodden renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Mørkved district of Bodø, Norway. The plant serves a population of about 10,350 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the Norwegian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated near the coast of Nordland county, reflecting the region's coastal geography. As a Norwegian plant, Morkvedodden renseanlegg operates under the national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this scale (10,000-15,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the nearby coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, which is part of the North Atlantic Ocean. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect the marine environment, including local fjords and ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Bodø area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Bodø, a region characterized by fjords and rich marine biodiversity. The receiving environment supports important fisheries and migratory species. Effluent management must consider the sensitive coastal ecosystem, including nutrient loading and potential impacts on local water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Morkvedodden renseanlegg is located in the Mørkved district of Bodø, in Nordland county, Norway. The address is 38 Mørkvedbukta, Mørkved, Bodø, 8020.
The plant serves approximately 10,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian and EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Bodø. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent treatment standards to protect the marine environment.
The plant operates under Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For its population size, secondary treatment is required as a minimum.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are generally required to have at least secondary treatment. Norwegian plants often meet or exceed this standard.
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