Overview
Parnu Morra reoveepuhastusjaam is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pärnu, Estonia. It treats wastewater for approximately 58,300 people and is located near the Baltic Sea coast.
Parnu Morra reoveepuhastusjaam is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pärnu, Estonia, serving the city and surrounding areas. The plant handles wastewater for a population of approximately 58,300, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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 plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Treatment processes and specific permit details are managed by national authorities in compliance with EU standards. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Pärnu River catchment, which flows into Pärnu Bay and ultimately the Baltic Sea. This coastal location means the plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive marine environment of the Baltic Sea from nutrient pollution and other contaminants. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for local ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pärnu River, which flows into Pärnu Bay, a part of the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fish spawning and migratory birds. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant is crucial for reducing nutrient loads and protecting the ecological health of the downstream marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10 Kaubasadama tee, Papsaare küla, Pärnu linn, Pärnu maakond, Estonia, near the coast of the Baltic Sea.
The plant serves approximately 58,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Pärnu River, which flows into Pärnu Bay and then into 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 people and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Pärnu, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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