TP 126 of Hameenlinnan kt, Hämeenlinna

Overview

TP 126 of Hameenlinnan kt is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hämeenlinna, Finland. It handles a population equivalent of 95,000 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

TP 126 of Hameenlinnan kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hämeenlinna, in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland. The plant serves a population equivalent of 95,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is 22 Hatunniementie, Hatunniemi, Hämeenlinna. As a plant serving over 10,000 people in Finland, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Finland via the Kokemäenjoki river system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional ecology. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Baltic Sea catchment area.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which drains into the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's operations help reduce the load of organic matter and nutrients, supporting the ecological health of downstream rivers and the coastal marine environment.

Frequently asked questions

TP 126 of Hameenlinnan kt is located at 22 Hatunniementie, Hatunniemi, Hämeenlinna, in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 95,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Kokemäenjoki river system and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Finland.

As a Finnish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.

For large agglomerations in Finland, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect the Baltic Sea.