Poltsamaa linna reoveepuhasti, Kamari

Overview

Poltsamaa linna reoveepuhasti serves Kamari, Estonia, treating wastewater for approximately 22,300 residents. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Poltsamaa linna reoveepuhasti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kamari, Jõgeva County, Estonia. It serves a population of around 22,300 people, 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 plant likely meets these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Põltsamaa River and the Gulf of Finland. This connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding both regional freshwater ecosystems and the broader marine environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Põltsamaa River, a tributary of the Emajõgi River, which flows into Lake Peipus and then via the Narva River to the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish ecosystem facing eutrophication pressures, making nutrient removal from wastewater critical.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kamari, Põltsamaa vald, Jõgeva County, Estonia, at Pardi tee in Võhmanõmme village.

The plant serves approximately 22,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

Treated wastewater is discharged into the Põltsamaa River, which flows into the Emajõgi River and eventually reaches Lake Peipus 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.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment. Estonia's Baltic Sea catchment is designated sensitive, so advanced nutrient removal is typical.