Overview
TP 356 of Kuusamon kt serves 16,000 people in Kuusamo, Finland. The plant operates under Finland's national wastewater regulations, which implement EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
TP 356 of Kuusamon kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kuusamo, in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. It serves a population of approximately 16,000 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. Finland enforces the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland plants serving populations over 2,000. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes align with these national standards, ensuring compliance with Finnish environmental regulations. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Oulujoki drainage basin, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Oulujoki river system, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is ecologically sensitive due to limited water exchange and high nutrient sensitivity. Effective nutrient removal at the plant helps reduce eutrophication risks in downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
TP 356 of Kuusamon kt is located in Kuusamo, in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The address is Jatatie, Toranki, Kuusamo.
The plant serves approximately 16,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Oulujoki river system, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia. The discharge is regulated under Finnish environmental permits.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland plants serving over 2,000 people. Finland implements this directive through national legislation.
For a plant of this scale in Finland, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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