Tommervik p Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hauglandshella, Norway

Tommervik p is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hauglandshella, Askøy, Vestland, Norway. It serves a small population of 74 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community on the island of Askøy. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 50 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 32.09 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. Norwegian plants of this scale are typically subject to national permits that enforce effluent quality standards to protect the local marine environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of Vestland, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The surrounding area features a mix of residential and natural landscapes, and the plant's operation helps safeguard the local fjord ecosystem and marine biodiversity from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into coastal waters near Hauglandshella, part of the Vestland region, which drains into the North Sea. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish and seabird populations, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient inputs. The secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the nearby fjords and coastal habitats.