Overview
Skreia renseanlegg serves approximately 9,400 people in Skreia, Norway. The plant operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Skreia renseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Skreia, Østre Toten, Innlandet county, Norway. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,428 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Norwegian regulations. Norway, as part of the European Economic Area, implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent. It is expected to meet these national standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake. Lake Mjøsa is a significant freshwater resource that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for surrounding communities. The plant's operation is crucial for protecting this sensitive inland water body from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
Skreia renseanlegg discharges into the local catchment that flows into Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake and a major freshwater ecosystem. Lake Mjøsa supports a variety of fish species, including the endemic Mjøsa trout, and serves as a drinking water source for over 100,000 people. The lake is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and preserving ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Skreia renseanlegg is located at 125 Ulsrudvegen, Skreia, in the municipality of Østre Toten, Innlandet county, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 9,428 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Norwegian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake.
As a Norwegian plant, Skreia renseanlegg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through national legislation. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required.
The plant helps protect Lake Mjøsa, a large freshwater lake that supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for surrounding communities. Proper treatment prevents nutrient pollution and maintains water quality.
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