Overview
TP 52 of Haapaveden kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Haapavesi, Finland. It operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of this scale.
TP 52 of Haapaveden kt is a wastewater treatment plant located in Haapavesi, within the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 63,000, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards. As a Finnish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national implementation ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards, particularly in sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish and birds.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region, with its treated effluent eventually reaching the Gulf of Bothnia via local rivers and streams. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including spawning grounds for salmonids and habitats for migratory waterfowl.
Frequently asked questions
TP 52 of Haapaveden kt is located in Haapavesi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland, at Puhdistamontie in the Haapakoski area.
The plant serves approximately 63,000 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The plant operates under Finnish environmental permits that ensure compliance with EU standards.
The plant protects local rivers and streams in the Haapavesi area, which flow into the Gulf of Bothnia. These waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment, may require tertiary treatment to reduce nutrient loads.
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