Overview
Storasen Sor RD 9 is a primary treatment plant serving 725 people in Florø, Norway. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of Vestland county.
Storasen Sor RD 9 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a population of approximately 725 people, making it a small-scale facility within the local wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. Norwegian regulations require appropriate treatment for discharges to sensitive coastal areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,942 cubic meters per day and currently discharges about 314 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea, which supports diverse marine life including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its discharge can directly affect the local marine environment, necessitating effective treatment to minimize ecological impact.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Florø. This area is part of the North Atlantic marine ecosystem, supporting fisheries and migratory seabirds. The local watershed drains from the surrounding Vestland mountains into the fjords and open sea, making the coastal zone ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs and pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Storasen Sor RD 9 is located in Florø, a coastal town in Vestland county, Norway. The address is Sørstrandvegen, Sørstrand, Florø.
The plant serves approximately 725 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters of the Norwegian Sea near Florø. Given its proximity to the coast, the discharge directly enters the marine environment.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove suspended solids. For small coastal plants in Norway, primary treatment may be acceptable depending on local environmental conditions.
Norwegian wastewater treatment is governed by the Pollution Control Act and EU directives via the EEA Agreement. Plants serving fewer than 2,000 people, like this one, are subject to national requirements that consider the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
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