Overview
TP 382 of Lammin kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hämeenlinna, Finland, serving 4,200 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the Kanta-Häme region's environmental health.
TP 382 of Lammin kk is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Lammi, part of the city of Hämeenlinna in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,200 residents, providing tertiary-level treatment to ensure high effluent quality before discharge. As an advanced treatment plant, TP 382 employs processes that go beyond secondary treatment, likely including nutrient removal to meet Finland's strict environmental standards. The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. With a discharge volume of 688.37 cubic meters per day, the plant effectively manages the wastewater from this small agglomeration. The treated effluent from TP 382 is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Gulf of Finland via the Kymi River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational use. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution, contributing to the overall health of the Baltic Sea catchment area.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from TP 382 of Lammin kk flows into local streams and rivers within the Kymi River basin, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Finland, a sub-basin of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to nutrient loading, making advanced treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication. The surrounding Kanta-Häme region features a mix of forests and agricultural land, and the plant's nutrient removal helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
TP 382 of Lammin kk is located at Puhdistamontie in Lammi, which is part of the city of Hämeenlinna in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 4,200 residents in the Lammi area of Hämeenlinna.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Kymi River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Finland.
TP 382 provides advanced (tertiary) treatment, which includes nutrient removal to meet Finland's stringent environmental standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Finland implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment. Plants serving populations over 2,000 must meet secondary treatment standards, and those in sensitive areas need nutrient removal.
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