Overview
TP 139 of Ikaalisten kt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ikaalinen, Pirkanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 5,700 people. It discharges 934.21 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
TP 139 of Ikaalisten kt is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Ikaalinen, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 5,700 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Finnish and EU classifications. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is typical for plants in sensitive areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Finland requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies, including lakes and rivers in the Baltic Sea catchment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea via the Kokemäenjoki river system. This contributes to protecting the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem from nutrient pollution, supporting regional water quality goals.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Bothnian Sea, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient inputs, making advanced treatment crucial for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ikaalinen, in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland, at Leutolan jäätie, Kiviniemi.
The plant serves approximately 5,700 residents in the Ikaalinen area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which ultimately flows into the Bothnian Sea, part of the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Finland implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies. Plants serving agglomerations of this size are subject to national permits and monitoring by Finnish environmental authorities.
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