Overview
TP 454 of Loimaan kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Loimaa, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland, serving approximately 18,600 people. The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 454 of Loimaan kt is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Loimaa, within the Varsinais-Suomi region of Finland. The plant serves a population of about 18,600, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Its address is 9, Puhdistamonkatu, Taalikka, Hirvikoski, Loimaa. As a Finnish wastewater treatment plant, TP 454 of Loimaan kt operates under the national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent. Finland applies stringent standards, especially in sensitive areas, which include many inland waters and the Baltic Sea catchment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Kokemäenjoki river basin. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment at plants like TP 454 of Loimaan kt is crucial for reducing eutrophication and protecting marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Bothnian Sea, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is highly sensitive to nutrient inputs, leading to eutrophication and algal blooms. Finland's inland waters also support diverse aquatic life, including salmonid populations in rivers. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality for both ecological health and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
TP 454 of Loimaan kt is located at 9, Puhdistamonkatu, Taalikka, Hirvikoski, Loimaa, in the Varsinais-Suomi region of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 18,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kokemäenjoki river basin and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Finland often applies additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment.
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