Overview
Volla renseanlegg serves the municipality of Lunner, Norway, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 3,371. The plant operates under Norwegian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Volla renseanlegg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lunner, Akershus, Norway. It serves a population of around 3,371 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authority. As a Norwegian treatment facility, Volla renseanlegg is subject to the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards or equivalent, as mandated for inland freshwater discharges. The treated effluent from Volla renseanlegg is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Drammenselva river system. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Lunner area and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
Volla renseanlegg discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Drammenselva river, which empties into the Oslofjord and ultimately the North Sea. The watershed supports a mix of urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors for species such as Atlantic salmon.
Frequently asked questions
Volla renseanlegg is located in Lunner, Akershus, Norway, at coordinates 60.307 N, 10.594 E.
The plant serves approximately 3,371 people in the Lunner municipality.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Drammenselva river system, eventually reaching the Oslofjord and the North Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect inland waters.
For agglomerations of this size, Norwegian regulations typically require secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring sufficient removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge into freshwater environments.
Nearby plants