Overview
Haljala reoveepuhasti serves the town of Haljala, Estonia, treating wastewater for approximately 24,696 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Haljala reoveepuhasti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Haljala, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia. It serves a population of approximately 24,696, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Estonian facility, the plant is subject to the EU 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), indicating the plant's scale. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea. Estonia's coastal and inland waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as important habitats for migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater enters the local watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and bird habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 23c, Rakvere mnt, Haljala alevik, Haljala, Lääne-Viru maakond, Estonia.
The plant serves approximately 24,696 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea.
As an Estonian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Estonia typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Baltic Sea environment.
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