Overview
TP 361 of Outokummun kt serves 15,800 people in Outokumpu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
TP 361 of Outokummun kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Outokumpu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland. It serves a population of approximately 15,800, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of Finland's comprehensive wastewater management infrastructure. As a facility serving over 10,000 people, TP 361 is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a scale appropriate for its service population. Finland's regulatory framework ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Vuoksi drainage basin, which ultimately flows into Lake Ladoga in Russia. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
TP 361 discharges into the local watershed within the Vuoksi drainage basin, which flows through eastern Finland into Lake Ladoga in Russia. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's treatment processes help protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
TP 361 of Outokummun kt is located in Outokumpu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, at Jokipohjankatu 33.
The plant serves approximately 15,800 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Vuoksi drainage basin, which flows into Lake Ladoga.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, TP 361 is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
In Finland, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment followed by disinfection, meeting EU standards for nutrient removal and effluent quality.
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