Sentrum Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Sentrum is a wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in the Vestland county of Norway. The plant serves a small population of 70 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. As part of Norway's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 100 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 30.36 m³/day, the plant operates below its capacity. Norway's regulatory framework, aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requires appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters and population size. Treated effluent from Sentrum is discharged into the coastal waters near Florø, which ultimately flow into the Norwegian Sea. The local marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and seabirds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Florø, which are part of the Norwegian Sea ecosystem. This marine environment supports a variety of species, including cod, herring, and seabirds, and is important for local fisheries. The coastal location requires careful management to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.