Solheimsfeltet RD 11 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florø, Norway

Solheimsfeltet RD 11 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 823 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the Norwegian wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which Norway implements through its national regulations, small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent are generally required to have appropriate treatment. The plant's designed capacity is 1,251 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 356.92 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the marine environment near the coast of Florø, which ultimately drains into the Norwegian Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of the broader North Atlantic ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect local fjords and coastal waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into coastal waters near Florø, which are part of the Norwegian Sea. This marine environment supports a variety of fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a spawning and nursery ground for commercially important fish species. Downstream, the waters flow into the North Atlantic, contributing to the overall health of the regional marine ecosystem.