Overview
TP 1000000022 of Kaustisen kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kaustinen, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland. It serves a population of 5,800 and discharges 950.60 m³/day of treated effluent.
TP 1000000022 of Kaustisen kk is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Kaustinen, within the Keski-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,800 residents, reflecting its role as a medium-sized municipal treatment facility in a rural area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a Finnish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. For a population of this scale, the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with advanced treatment where necessary to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses, ultimately contributing to the drainage basin of the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and other pollutants, supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can cause eutrophication and algal blooms. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting the downstream aquatic environment and supporting biodiversity in the region's rivers and coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Ylijoentie in Kaustinen, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,800 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This helps reduce environmental impact on receiving waters.
As a Finnish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. Advanced treatment is required for sensitive areas.
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Bothnia basin, a sensitive Baltic Sea area. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping prevent eutrophication and protecting aquatic ecosystems.
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