Overview
Haapsalu reoveepuhasti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Haapsalu, Estonia. It is located near the Baltic Sea coast and serves a population of 10,700.
Haapsalu reoveepuhasti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Haapsalu, Estonia, serving the local population of 10,700. The plant is situated in Lääne maakond, near the Baltic Sea coast, and plays a key role in managing wastewater from the city and surrounding areas. As an Estonian facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating the plant's scale. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect the marine environment, including sensitive coastal ecosystems and habitats that support diverse aquatic life. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its environmental significance.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local drainage network, which eventually reaches the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, and its operation is critical for protecting coastal water quality and supporting marine biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 21a, Haava, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond, 90505, Estonia, near the Baltic Sea coast.
The plant serves a population of 10,700 in Haapsalu and the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
As an Estonian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. For larger agglomerations, more advanced treatment may be needed in sensitive areas.
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