Overview
Sore Osterdalen wastewater treatment plant in Florvåg, Norway, provides secondary treatment.
Sore Osterdalen is a wastewater treatment plant located in Florvåg, a village on Askøy island in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves the local population as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Askøy area. It is situated in a coastal environment, within 10 km of the sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Norwegian regulations for discharges into sensitive coastal areas. Norway, as part of the European Economic Area, follows the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. Indicating its intended scale of operation. The treated effluent from Sore Osterdalen is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea, specifically into the Byfjorden or nearby fjord system. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the surrounding fjords and the broader North Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
Sore Osterdalen discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Byfjorden near Askøy. The receiving waters are part of a fjord system that supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to Bergen and shipping lanes, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Sore Osterdalen is located in Florvåg on Askøy island, Vestland county, Norway. The address is 23, Øvre Storskarhaugen, Sørerdal, Florvåg, Askøy, 5305.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for coastal discharges under Norwegian regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea via the Byfjorden near Askøy. The plant is within 10 km of the coast, so discharge is directly into marine waters.
As a Norwegian plant, Sore Osterdalen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) through the EEA agreement. This directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas.
Which indicates its intended scale. For plants of this size, Norwegian regulations require secondary treatment and compliance with discharge standards.
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