Tellevik Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bergen, Norway

Tellevik is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Hordvik district of Bergen, Norway, serving a small population of 437 residents. The facility is situated in Vestland county, a region known for its fjords and coastal environment. As a secondary treatment plant, it processes wastewater for a small agglomeration, reflecting the decentralized approach common in Norway's coastal settlements. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges a volume of 189.52 cubic meters, indicating it operates well below its capacity. Under Norwegian regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), secondary treatment is the standard for discharges into less sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treatment process aligns with these requirements, ensuring organic matter and suspended solids are reduced before discharge. The treated effluent from Tellevik is released into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Bergen. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish stocks and seabird populations. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge must meet strict standards to protect the local marine ecosystem. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of the surrounding fjords and coastal zone.

Tellevik discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Bergen, Vestland. The receiving environment is a fjord system that supports diverse marine habitats, including kelp forests and fish spawning grounds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting against eutrophication in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.