Overview
TP 44 of Euran kk serves approximately 40,000 people in Eura, Satakunta, Finland. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
TP 44 of Euran kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Eura, within the Satakunta region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 40,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Finnish and EU regulations. Its location in the southwestern part of the country places it within a region characterized by a mix of urban and rural areas, with proximity to the Baltic Sea coast. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, TP 44 of Euran kk is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. Finland has implemented this directive through national legislation, and plants of this size are typically equipped with biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local water utility to ensure compliance with permit conditions. The treated effluent from TP 44 of Euran kk is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Kokemäenjoki river system. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish water body with eutrophication challenges, making nutrient removal a critical aspect of wastewater treatment in the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and the overall health of the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
TP 44 of Euran kk discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Bothnian Sea, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient pollution. Eutrophication from nitrogen and phosphorus inputs is a major ecological concern, and wastewater treatment plants in the region play a key role in reducing these loads. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory fish species.
Frequently asked questions
TP 44 of Euran kk is located in Eura, in the Satakunta region of Finland. The address is 6, Käräjämäentie, Vahenoja, Kauttua, Eura, 27510.
The plant serves approximately 40,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Finnish and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Kokemäenjoki river system and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, TP 44 of Euran kk operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in Finland typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet strict discharge limits aimed at protecting the Baltic Sea.
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