Overview
RA6 Flisnes is a wastewater treatment plant serving 14,000 people in Ålesund, Norway. It operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
RA6 Flisnes is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. It serves a population of approximately 14,000, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, RA6 Flisnes operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which Norway implements through its national legislation. For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires at least secondary treatment, with more stringent requirements if the discharge enters a sensitive area. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Norwegian Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, and its discharge likely reaches the Norwegian Sea via local waterways. This marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish stocks important for regional fisheries. The area's fjord ecosystem is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
RA6 Flisnes is located at Skråvikvegen 25, in the Skråvika area of Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
RA6 Flisnes serves approximately 14,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian and EU regulations.
The treated effluent from RA6 Flisnes is discharged into local waterways, which ultimately flow into the Norwegian Sea, a coastal marine environment.
RA6 Flisnes operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 14,000 people in Norway are required to provide at least secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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