TP 259 of Keuruun kt, Keuruu | Finland Wastewater

Overview

TP 259 of Keuruun kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Keuruu, Finland. It handles wastewater for approximately 12,000 residents in the Keski-Suomi region.

TP 259 of Keuruun kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Keuruu, within the Keski-Suomi region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 12,000 people, making it a medium-sized facility in the Finnish wastewater network. As a Finnish plant, it operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. It is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's lakes and rivers from nutrient pollution, which is a significant concern in Finland due to the prevalence of inland waters and the ecological sensitivity of the Baltic Sea.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Kokemäenjoki basin, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient inputs. The plant's treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and coastal areas.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Hirvenlahdentie in Nyyssänniemi, Keuruu, in the Keski-Suomi region of Finland.

The plant serves approximately 12,000 residents in the Keuruu area.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Kokemäenjoki basin, eventually reaching the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea.

The plant operates under Finnish national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Finnish plants often include nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea.