Overview
TP 152 of Imatran kt serves Imatra, Finland, treating wastewater for approximately 30,000 people. The plant operates under Finland's national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 152 of Imatran kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Imatra, Etelä-Karjala, Finland. It serves a population of approximately 30,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the local water management infrastructure. As a Finnish facility, the plant adheres to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national legislation implements these standards, ensuring that treated effluent meets strict quality criteria before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Finland via the Vuoksi River system. This river is a significant watercourse in the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for recreational and ecological purposes. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Baltic Sea basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vuoksi River system, which flows from Lake Saimaa through southeastern Finland into Lake Ladoga in Russia and eventually to the Gulf of Finland. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it ecologically important. The region's boreal climate and forested landscape influence seasonal flow patterns and nutrient dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
TP 152 of Imatran kt is located at 7 Honkapirtinkatu, Imatra, in the Etelä-Karjala region of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 30,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vuoksi River system and eventually reaches the Gulf of Finland.
The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, and in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed. Finland's regulations align with these standards.
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