Datasets · Water
Wastewater facilities, already linked to every property.
An overview of municipal wastewater facilities and discharge points, based on Miljødirektoratet's Forurensning (pollution) system and collected through the annual KOSTRA reporting from the kommuner. The dataset includes treatment plants with their capacity, treatment type and discharge location. This is relevant for both environmental assessment and infrastructure planning.
What the dataset contains
Wastewater facilities in Placepoint
An overview of municipal wastewater facilities and discharge points, based on Miljødirektoratet's Forurensning (pollution) system and collected through the annual KOSTRA reporting from the kommuner. The dataset includes treatment plants with their capacity, treatment type and discharge location. This is relevant for both environmental assessment and infrastructure planning.
For developers, this dataset matters when building in areas where treatment plant capacity is tight. Larger housing projects may need connection approvals or an expansion of the municipal plant. This is normally set as a phasing requirement in the zoning plan. Part of Placepoint's map layers for pollution and water. Related: Contaminated land, Manhole cover, drain and hydrant, Water & sewer assets along roads.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetHow often are wastewater facilities updated?
Real time. The update frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Miljødirektoratet. We collect the data, check its quality and link it to the correct property, with the source and date on every field.
How do I see wastewater facilities for a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Water map layer. The dataset is a separate layer there, and you see the details in the property panel when you click on the map.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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