Overview
TP 141 of Ilmajoen kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Ilmajoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 14,000 people. It operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 141 of Ilmajoen kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ilmajoki, within the Etelä-Pohjanmaa region of western Finland. The plant serves a population of around 14,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Its location in the rural-urban landscape of Ilmajoki places it within the broader water management framework of the region. As a Finnish wastewater facility, TP 141 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national regulations, enforced by regional ELY Centres, ensure compliance with discharge standards. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these requirements, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent from TP 141 is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kyrönjoki river basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for both ecological balance and local recreational activities. The plant's operation helps maintain the health of downstream water bodies in the region.
Environmental context
TP 141 of Ilmajoen kk discharges treated wastewater into the local catchment, which flows into the Kyrönjoki river and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The downstream environment includes sensitive coastal ecosystems that support fish spawning and migratory bird populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
TP 141 of Ilmajoen kk is located in Ilmajoki, in the Etelä-Pohjanmaa region of western Finland. The address is Saarakkalanrinnantie, Nikkola, Ilmajoki.
The plant serves approximately 14,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kyrönjoki river and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea.
As a Finnish plant, TP 141 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by regional ELY Centres.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Finland, secondary treatment is standard, often including biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients. Some plants may also incorporate phosphorus removal to protect sensitive Baltic Sea waters.
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