Skarehaugane Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bergen, Norway

Skarehaugane is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Laksevåg district of Bergen, Vestland, Norway. It serves a small population of 151 people, reflecting its role as a local facility within the broader Bergen municipal wastewater network. The plant is situated near the coast, less than 10 km from the North Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Skarehaugane (under 2,000 population equivalent), secondary treatment is appropriate. The plant has a designed capacity of 190 m³/day and currently discharges 65.49 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treated effluent from Skarehaugane is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Bergen. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's coastal location means its discharge must meet strict environmental standards to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Norwegian coast.

Skarehaugane discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Bergen, Vestland. The North Sea is a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory seabirds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients, protecting local water quality and marine habitats from eutrophication.