Overview
MOSJOEN Bordvedneset is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Mosjøen, Norway, serving 10,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Nordland county.
MOSJOEN Bordvedneset is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Mosjøen, a town in the Vefsn municipality of Nordland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of 10,000 and is situated near the coast, reflecting the region's coastal geography. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 10,000 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of approximately 472 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a Norwegian plant, it complies with national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Norwegian Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Nordland, supporting marine biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Nordland, which are part of the Norwegian Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The advanced treatment ensures that nutrient loads are minimized, reducing the risk of eutrophication in the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
MOSJOEN Bordvedneset is located in Mosjøen, a town in the Vefsn municipality of Nordland county, Norway. The address is Dolstadgata, Alfheimsjøen, Dolstad, Mosjøen.
The plant serves a population of 10,000 people in the Mosjøen area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal waters, which flow into the Norwegian Sea. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent to protect the marine environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive coastal areas under Norwegian regulations.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For a plant serving 10,000 people in a coastal area, advanced treatment is required to protect sensitive receiving waters.
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