Overview
Oselv wastewater treatment plant serves Osøyro, Norway, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of 8,291.
Oselv wastewater treatment plant is located in Osøyro, a village in Bjørnafjorden municipality, Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of 8,291 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a small to medium-scale facility. As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) suggests its discharge may affect coastal waters. The treated effluent likely flows into the nearby fjord system, which is part of the North Sea basin. The fjords in this region are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as important habitats for fish and seabirds. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the local environment.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the coast of Bjørnafjorden, a fjord in Vestland county, which drains into the North Sea. The fjord ecosystem supports a variety of marine species, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. Discharge from the plant must be carefully managed to avoid nutrient enrichment and contamination, which could harm the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
Oselv wastewater treatment plant is located in Osøyro, a village in Bjørnafjorden municipality, Vestland county, Norway.
The plant serves a population of 8,291 people.
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so treated wastewater likely discharges into the nearby fjord system, which flows into the North Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, Oselv operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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