Overview
RA21 Bingsa is a secondary treatment plant in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
RA21 Bingsa is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The plant provides secondary treatment for municipal wastewater, serving the local population as part of the region's water infrastructure. As a secondary treatment facility, RA21 Bingsa meets the standard requirements under Norwegian regulations, which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Indicating its scale for handling wastewater from the surrounding area. The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, a vital marine ecosystem. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that the treated wastewater enters a sensitive marine environment, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the fjord system.
Environmental context
RA21 Bingsa discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Ålesund. The receiving waters are part of a fjord ecosystem that supports diverse marine life, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its effluent directly influences local water quality and the health of this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
RA21 Bingsa is located in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway, at Alvikvegen, 6019.
RA21 Bingsa provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Norwegian regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, near the Ålesund fjord system.
As a Norwegian plant, RA21 Bingsa operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring secondary treatment for coastal discharges.
Indicating its scale for treating wastewater from the local community.
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