Overview
TP 547 of Tampereen kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Nokia, Pirkanmaa, Finland. It treats wastewater from approximately 33,600 residents under EU regulatory standards.
TP 547 of Tampereen kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nokia, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,600 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is part of the wastewater infrastructure managed by the city of Tampere's utility network. As a Finnish plant, TP 547 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 nutrient removal standards, particularly for phosphorus and nitrogen, to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, contributing to the overall water quality in the region. The treated effluent from TP 547 is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kokemäenjoki river basin and then into the Gulf of Bothnia. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including rivers and coastal areas. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the Pirkanmaa region, a area known for its numerous lakes and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, one of Finland's major watersheds. This river system drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting recreational and commercial fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
TP 547 of Tampereen kt is located in Nokia, in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The address is Porkanpera, Utolankallio, Haavisto-Harjuniitty, Keskustaajama, Nokia.
The plant serves approximately 33,600 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Kokemäenjoki river basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea.
As a Finnish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and nutrient removal for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Finland typically employ secondary biological treatment with phosphorus removal, often using activated sludge processes, to meet national standards aligned with the EU directive.
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