Overview
TP 217 of Kangasniemen kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kangasniemi, Etelä-Savo, Finland, serving 3,200 people. It discharges 524.47 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
TP 217 of Kangasniemen kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Kangasniemi, within the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,200 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this inland community. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires advanced (tertiary) treatment for discharges into sensitive areas, which is common in Finnish lake-rich regions. The plant's discharge volume of 524.47 cubic meters indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Kymijoki river basin. This inland location, over 50 km from the coast, means the plant's discharge affects freshwater ecosystems before reaching the sea. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream lakes and rivers from eutrophication, supporting aquatic biodiversity and recreational water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kymijoki river basin, which flows into the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads. The surrounding Etelä-Savo region features numerous lakes and forests, where maintaining water quality is essential for local ecosystems and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
TP 217 of Kangasniemen kk is located in Kangasniemi, in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. The address is 220 Ketunkolontie, Marjoniemi, Kangasniemi.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 people in the Kangasniemi area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed within the Kymijoki river basin, which flows into the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides advanced (tertiary) treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, as required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Finnish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment.
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