Overview
TP 36 of Helsingin kt is a wastewater treatment plant in Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland, serving approximately 330,000 people. It is located in the coastal region of the Gulf of Finland.
TP 36 of Helsingin kt is a major wastewater treatment facility located in Espoo, within the Uusimaa region of Finland. It serves a population of approximately 330,000, placing it among the larger agglomerations in the country. The plant is situated in the coastal area of Suvisaaristo, near the Gulf of Finland. As a Finnish wastewater treatment plant serving over 100,000 people, TP 36 operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment (tertiary) for discharges into sensitive areas. The Baltic Sea, including the Gulf of Finland, is designated as a sensitive area under this directive due to eutrophication concerns. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a large-scale facility. The treated effluent from TP 36 is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Finland, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and facing challenges from nutrient pollution. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the local archipelago and the broader Baltic Sea ecosystem by reducing nutrient loads and organic pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Finland, a brackish sea that is part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to eutrophication due to limited water exchange and high nutrient inputs. The local watershed includes the Espoonlahti bay and surrounding archipelago, which provide habitat for fish, birds, and aquatic plants. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to maintain water quality and support recreational and ecological values in this coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
TP 36 of Helsingin kt is located in Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland, specifically in the Suvisaaristo area near the Gulf of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 330,000 people, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Gulf of Finland, which is part of the Baltic Sea.
As a Finnish plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea.
Plants of this scale in Finland typically employ tertiary treatment, including nutrient removal, to meet EU standards for sensitive areas and protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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