Overview
TP 214 of Kalajoen kk is a wastewater treatment plant serving 7,500 people in Kalajoki, Finland. Located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, it discharges into the Gulf of Bothnia.
TP 214 of Kalajoen kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kalajoki, a town in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,500 residents, making it a medium-sized facility within the Finnish wastewater infrastructure. As a Finnish treatment plant, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect the sensitive marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gulf of Bothnia, a northern arm of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The local watershed includes rivers draining from Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, contributing to the coastal ecosystem that supports fish populations and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
TP 214 of Kalajoen kk is located in Kalajoki, a town in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves the local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Gulf of Bothnia, which is part of the Baltic Sea. This coastal discharge is managed to protect the marine environment.
The plant helps protect local rivers and streams in the Kalajoki area by treating wastewater before it reaches the Gulf of Bothnia.
As a Finnish plant serving 7,500 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
In Finland, plants serving around 7,500 people typically provide secondary treatment as mandated by the EU directive. Some may also include nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea.
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