Overview
Narva KPS peale I jarje is a wastewater treatment plant serving Narva, Estonia. It treats wastewater from approximately 51,815 residents and discharges into the Narva River, which flows into the Gulf of Finland.
Narva KPS peale I jarje is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Narva, Estonia, near the border with Russia. The plant serves a population of approximately 51,815 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated in the Ida-Viru county, close to the Narva River. As an Estonian facility, the plant operates under 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 thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Narva River, which flows northward into the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. This water body is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river and downstream marine environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Narva River, which flows into the Gulf of Finland, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment crucial. The Narva River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species such as salmon and sea trout.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Narva, Estonia, near the Narva River and the border with Russia. Its address is Jõesuu, Sutthoffi, Narva linn, Ida-Viru maakond.
The plant serves approximately 51,815 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Narva River, which flows into the Gulf of Finland and ultimately 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 10,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Estonia typically provide secondary or tertiary treatment to meet EU standards, including nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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