Overview
TP 187 of Juvan kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Juva, Etelä-Savo, Finland, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Vuoksi drainage basin.
TP 187 of Juvan kk is a wastewater treatment facility located in Juva, a municipality in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 5,000 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for a small community. Situated inland in the Finnish lake district, the plant operates under Finland's national environmental regulations, which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. The advanced treatment level indicates compliance with stringent standards for nutrient removal, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, which are critical for protecting sensitive inland waters. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 819.48 cubic meters per day, consistent with its population served. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vuoksi River basin, which flows through the Saimaa lake system and into Lake Ladoga in Russia. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, safeguarding water quality in the downstream lakes and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vuoksi drainage basin, a major watershed that includes the Saimaa lake complex, one of Finland's largest lake systems. The downstream waters eventually reach Lake Ladoga in Russia. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory waterbirds. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, helping to prevent eutrophication in these interconnected lakes.
Frequently asked questions
TP 187 of Juvan kk is located in Juva, a municipality in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland, near the address Saariseläntie.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Vuoksi drainage basin, which flows through the Saimaa lake system and ultimately to Lake Ladoga.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (phosphorus and nitrogen) beyond secondary treatment, in line with Finnish and EU standards for sensitive areas.
The plant operates under Finland's environmental regulations, which implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Juva, advanced treatment is required if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
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