Balmi River

Balmi River
Location in Nordland county
Native name	Balmielva
Country	Norway
Basin features
Main source	Kjelvatnet 510 m
River mouth	Langvatnet 127 m 67°07′18″N 16°05′34″E / 67.12167°N 16.09278°E / 67.12167; 16.09278Coordinates: 67°07′18″N 16°05′34″E / 67.12167°N 16.09278°E / 67.12167; 16.09278
Physical characteristics
Length	6.5 km (4.0 mi)

The Balmi River (Norwegian: Balmielva or simply Balmi) is a river in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway. It flows about 6.5 km (4.0 mi) from one lake and empties into another: from Kjelvatnet (Lule Sami: Giebbnejávrre or Giebnejávri) at an elevation of 510 meters (1,670 ft) north to Langvatnet at an elevation of 127 meters (417 ft). The river has a drainage basin of 439 square kilometers (169 sq mi).

The Fagerli and Daja hydroelectric power stations, operated by Salten Kraftsamband, are located on the river.