Overview
TP 155 of Jalasjarven kk serves approximately 8,500 people in Kurikka, Etelä-Pohjanmaa, Finland. The plant operates under Finland's national wastewater regulations, which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 155 of Jalasjarven kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kurikka, within the Etelä-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The facility serves a population of around 8,500 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification standards. As a Finnish wastewater treatment plant, TP 155 operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment levels for the protection of the environment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea. The receiving waters are part of the broader watershed that supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Baltic region. The plant plays a key role in reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from TP 155 of Jalasjarven kk flows into local streams and rivers within the Etelä-Pohjanmaa region, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea. This sea is a semi-enclosed brackish water body with sensitive ecological conditions, including eutrophication risks from nutrient inputs. The plant's operations help mitigate these impacts by treating wastewater before discharge, supporting the health of aquatic habitats and migratory species in the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
TP 155 of Jalasjarven kk is located in Kurikka, in the Etelä-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves the Jalasjärvi area within the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 8,500 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Baltic Sea. The discharge contributes to the overall watershed management in the region.
The plant operates under Finland's national wastewater regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is required as a minimum.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. In Finland, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the sensitive Baltic Sea environment.
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