Skogsvik II Wastewater Treatment Plant, Erdal, Norway

Skogsvik II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Erdal, a locality within Askøy municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 327 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community on the island of Askøy. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Although designed capacity is 50 cubic meters per day, the actual discharge volume is 141.81 cubic meters per day, indicating operational flexibility. Norwegian plants of this scale typically operate under permits issued by the county governor or the Norwegian Environment Agency. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of a broader ecosystem that includes fjords and coastal habitats. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect local marine water quality.

Skogsvik II discharges into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy, Vestland. The receiving environment includes fjord ecosystems that are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations and marine biodiversity. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protects downstream coastal habitats from eutrophication.