Overview
Salen avlopsrenseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant serving Langesund, Norway. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,868 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
Salen avlopsrenseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Langesund, Bamble, Telemark, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,868 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Skagerrak strait, part of the North Sea. This coastal discharge area supports diverse marine life and is an important ecological zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local fjord and coastal environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system that flows into the Skagerrak, a strait connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. This coastal region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Salen avlopsrenseanlegg is located at 24 Ørvikveien, Fagerheim, Langesund, Bamble, Telemark, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 10,868 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian and EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Skagerrak strait, a coastal marine environment.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, with potential additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Skagerrak.
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