Traeet Follese Wastewater Treatment Plant, Strusshamn, Norway

Traeet Follese is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Follese area of Strusshamn, on the island of Askøy in Vestland county, Norway. The plant serves a small population of 80 people, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. Its location near the coast places it within a sensitive marine environment. 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 (91/271/EEC). Although the designed capacity is 1600 m³/day, the actual discharge volume is 34.69 m³/day, indicating low utilization. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the North Sea near Askøy. This area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its fjords and rich aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and the downstream marine environment from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into coastal waters near Askøy, which are part of the North Sea ecosystem. This area supports diverse marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and seabirds, and is influenced by the nutrient dynamics of the Norwegian coastal current. The secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.