Historical gauging station: This station has no recent measurements. These values do not describe current conditions. Check the latest measurement date before using the data.
Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerSYGNIR AS AVD SOGNDAL
Elevation above sea level171 m
River systemÅrøyvassdraget
Catchment area386.31 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates61.3691°N, 7.0902°E
Active since6 January 1900
Latest data (NVE)28 October 1982
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVeitastrondvatnet, sidefelt
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Årøyvassdraget.
- The station's catchment covers 386 km² and reaches 1,916 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- 21.9% of the catchment is covered by glacier. Meltwater from the glacier adds to the discharge, especially in warm summers.
- NVE has measured the water level here for more than 41 years.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 1983.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- Near the station is the waterfall Hesjateigfossane.
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How to use the measurements
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