Overview
RA2 Djupvika is a wastewater treatment plant serving Fiskarstranda, Norway, with a population equivalent of 2,900. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local marine environment.
RA2 Djupvika is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fiskarstranda, Sula municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,900, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, RA2 Djupvika operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) via the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) and county governors. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Norwegian Sea, a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and diverse aquatic life. Its coastal location necessitates careful management to protect local water quality and marine habitats.
Environmental context
RA2 Djupvika discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near the island of Sula. This area is part of the larger Norwegian coastal current system, which supports important fisheries and marine biodiversity. The local watershed includes small streams and fjord systems that drain into the sea, making the treatment plant's effluent management critical for maintaining water quality in the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
RA2 Djupvika is located in Fiskarstranda, Sula municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The address is 5, Tingstadvika, Søre Hammaren, Djupvika, 6035.
RA2 Djupvika serves a population equivalent of 2,900, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Norwegian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Sula. As a coastal plant, it likely uses a marine outfall to disperse effluent into the sea.
As a Norwegian plant, RA2 Djupvika operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) transposed into Norwegian law. The directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in Norway, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the UWWTD. Some plants may also include phosphorus removal due to the sensitivity of Norwegian coastal waters.
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