Overview
Voss reinseanlegg serves the Vossavangen area in Vestland, Norway, treating wastewater for approximately 12,852 people. The plant operates under Norway's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Voss reinseanlegg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vossavangen, Vestland, Norway. It serves a population of approximately 12,852 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European regulatory standards. The plant is situated inland, near the Vosso river system, which drains into the Bolstadfjorden and ultimately the North Sea. As a Norwegian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which Norway has implemented through its national regulations. For agglomerations of this size (10,000-15,000 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from Voss reinseanlegg is discharged into the local watershed, which flows through the Vosso river system. This river is an important habitat for Atlantic salmon and sea trout, supporting both ecological diversity and recreational fishing. The water eventually reaches the Bolstadfjorden, a fjord that connects to the North Sea, contributing to the overall health of Norway's coastal marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vosso river system, which flows into the Bolstadfjorden and then the North Sea. The Vosso is a significant salmon river, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for anadromous fish. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining the ecological integrity of the fjord and coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Voss reinseanlegg is located at Gjernesmoen, Gjernes, in Vossavangen, Voss municipality, Vestland county, Norway.
The plant serves approximately 12,852 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vosso river system and eventually reaches the Bolstadfjorden and the North Sea.
As a Norwegian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), implemented through Norwegian regulations. For its population size, secondary treatment is required, with potential for advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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