Overview
TP 249 of Kemin kt serves Keminmaa, Finland, treating wastewater for approximately 7,800 residents. The plant is located in the Lappi region and discharges into the local watershed.
TP 249 of Kemin kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Keminmaa, within the Lappi region of Finland. It serves a population of approximately 7,800 people, making it a medium-sized facility under Finnish and EU classification. The plant is situated near the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, within 50 km of the Baltic Sea. As a Finnish treatment plant, TP 249 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national regulations align with the directive, ensuring that plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents meet secondary treatment standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating a scale appropriate for the community it serves. The treated wastewater from TP 249 is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish arm of the Baltic Sea. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect the sensitive marine ecosystem. The Baltic Sea is known for its limited water exchange and vulnerability to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and supporting aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. This sea is a semi-enclosed brackish water body with limited circulation, making it sensitive to nutrient inputs. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects habitats for fish, birds, and other wildlife in the region.
Frequently asked questions
TP 249 of Kemin kt is located in Keminmaa, in the Lappi region of Finland, near the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 residents in the Keminmaa area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea arm of the Baltic Sea.
As a Finnish plant, TP 249 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. National regulations in Finland enforce these standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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