Overview
TP 357 of Ruka skiing resort in Kuusamo, Finland, provides advanced wastewater treatment for about 6,000 people. The plant discharges treated water into local waterways in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region.
TP 357 of Ruka skiing resort is a wastewater treatment facility located in Kuusamo, within the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. It serves a population of approximately 6,000, primarily supporting the Ruka skiing resort and nearby communities. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to maintaining environmental quality in this popular tourist destination. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. As a facility in Finland, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with the requirements for protecting the region's water bodies, which are often sensitive due to their ecological significance. The treated effluent from TP 357 is discharged into local streams and rivers that flow through the Kuusamo region, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Oulujoki river system. This discharge supports the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including fish habitats and migratory corridors. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is crucial for preventing eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Oulujoki drainage basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems such as fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The region's cold climate and seasonal tourism also influence treatment demands.
Frequently asked questions
TP 357 is located in Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland, near the Ruka skiing resort. Its address is Talvitie, Ruka, Kuusamo.
The plant serves approximately 6,000 people, primarily supporting the Ruka skiing resort and surrounding communities in Kuusamo.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams and rivers that are part of the Oulujoki drainage basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
TP 357 provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. This meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
As a Finnish plant, TP 357 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and advanced treatment in sensitive areas. Finland's national legislation enforces these standards.
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