Torva Vanamoisa reoveepuhasti, Tõrva

Overview

Torva Vanamoisa reoveepuhasti is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Tõrva, Estonia, serving 773 people. It discharged 178.10 cubic meters of treated wastewater.

Torva Vanamoisa reoveepuhasti is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tõrva, Valga County, Estonia. It served a population of 773 and is now closed. The plant provided secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations. As a secondary treatment plant, it used biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant had a designed capacity of 309.00 cubic meters per day and discharged an average of 178.10 cubic meters per day. Its operations were regulated under Estonian environmental law, which implements EU directives. The treated effluent was discharged into local surface waters, contributing to the protection of the region's rivers and lakes. The plant's closure means wastewater from Tõrva is now handled by other facilities, ensuring continued compliance with environmental standards.

Environmental context

The plant discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Gulf of Riga via the Gauja River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of Estonia's inland water network. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Tõrva, Valga County, Estonia, at Keskküla, Tõrva linn.

The plant provided secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.

The treated effluent was discharged into local surface waters within the Gauja River basin, which flows to the Gulf of Riga.

As an Estonian plant, it operated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive allows appropriate treatment, often secondary or equivalent, to protect local water bodies.