Overview
RA1 Geilneset is a wastewater treatment plant serving Langevåg, Norway, with a population equivalent of 4,600. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RA1 Geilneset is a wastewater treatment plant located in Langevåg, Sula municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It serves a population equivalent of 4,600, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated near the coast in a region known for its fjord landscape and maritime climate. As a Norwegian facility, RA1 Geilneset operates under national regulations that transpose the EU UWWTD. For agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 PE), the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand m³/day or similar units), indicating a modest scale appropriate for the local population. The plant discharges into the local marine environment, likely the Sulafjorden or adjacent waters, which ultimately connect to the Norwegian Sea. This coastal discharge requires compliance with Norway's strict environmental standards for nutrient removal and protection of marine ecosystems. The surrounding area supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region important for fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
RA1 Geilneset discharges into the coastal waters near Langevåg, which are part of the Sulafjorden system. This fjord connects to the Norwegian Sea, a productive marine environment supporting fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's discharge must meet stringent Norwegian standards to protect sensitive marine habitats, including kelp forests and spawning grounds for cod and herring. The region's strong tidal currents help disperse treated effluent, but nutrient loading remains a concern in enclosed fjord systems.
Frequently asked questions
RA1 Geilneset is located in Langevåg, Sula municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The address is Geilneset, Molværsmyra, Molværsrema, Langevåg, 6030.
RA1 Geilneset serves a population equivalent of 4,600, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RA1 Geilneset discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Langevåg, likely into the Sulafjorden, which connects to the Norwegian Sea.
RA1 Geilneset operates under Norwegian regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 PE, secondary treatment is required.
For small agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or biofilm reactors. Coastal plants may also include phosphorus removal to protect marine environments.
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