Overview
Jarvakandi wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Järvakandi, Estonia, with advanced treatment for a population of 670. It has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and discharges 154.37 m³/day.
The Jarvakandi wastewater treatment plant is located in Järvakandi, a small town in Rapla County, Estonia. It serves a population of 670 residents and is part of the country's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates with advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 154.37 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Järvakandi are required to provide appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Pärnu River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and the broader Baltic Sea environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local water system, which flows into the Pärnu River and eventually reaches the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at Jarvakandi helps reduce nutrient loads, supporting the ecological health of the river and the sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 40 Rahu Street in Järvakandi, a small town in Kehtna Parish, Rapla County, Estonia.
The plant serves a population of 670 residents in the Järvakandi area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the standard secondary treatment to remove additional nutrients and pollutants.
As an Estonian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Järvakandi (under 2,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds the minimum requirements.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, though current discharge is only about 154 cubic meters per day.
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