Overview
TP 222 of Kannuksen kt serves 14,200 people in Kannus, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
TP 222 of Kannuksen kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kannus, a town in the Keski-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,200 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its location in inland Finland, away from the coast, influences its discharge and environmental management. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment needed if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. Finnish environmental authorities enforce compliance through national permits, ensuring treated effluent meets quality standards. The treated wastewater from TP 222 of Kannuksen kt is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kokemäenjoki or similar river systems. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird routes. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into inland water bodies that flow toward the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid fish and migratory waterfowl. Protecting this ecosystem requires effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication, a common concern in the Baltic region.
Frequently asked questions
TP 222 of Kannuksen kt is located at 111, Puhdistamontie, Hokkaranta, Kannus, in the Keski-Pohjanmaa region of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 14,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local inland watercourses that eventually drain into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Finland, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet stringent environmental standards, especially in areas draining to the Baltic Sea.
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