Overview
RA5 Breivika is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,000 people in Ålesund, Norway. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the local marine environment.
RA5 Breivika is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Breivika district of Ålesund, Norway. The plant serves a population of around 7,000 residents, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. Ålesund is a coastal city in Møre og Romsdal county, known for its scenic fjords and maritime industry. As a Norwegian plant, RA5 Breivika operates under the national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. Norwegian plants typically employ mechanical, biological, and sometimes chemical treatment steps to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from RA5 Breivika is discharged into the local coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life including fish, seabirds, and benthic communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the fjord ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens, ensuring the health of downstream waters.
Environmental context
RA5 Breivika discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Ålesund. The receiving environment is part of the Møre og Romsdal fjord system, which supports rich marine biodiversity including cod, herring, and seabird colonies. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can influence nearshore water quality, making effective treatment essential for preserving the ecological balance of this productive marine area.
Frequently asked questions
RA5 Breivika is located in the Breivika district of Ålesund, Norway, at Breivika industriveg in the Moa area.
RA5 Breivika serves approximately 7,000 residents in the Ålesund area.
RA5 Breivika discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, near the Ålesund fjord system.
As a Norwegian plant, RA5 Breivika operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For plants serving around 7,000 people in Norway, secondary treatment is standard, often including mechanical screening, biological treatment, and sometimes chemical phosphorus removal to meet discharge standards.
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