Overview
TP 548 of Siuro is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Nokia, Pirkanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 3,200 people. It discharges 524.47 cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
TP 548 of Siuro is a wastewater treatment facility located in the city of Nokia, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 3,200 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility. It operates under Finland's national environmental regulations, which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. The plant's advanced treatment level indicates it is equipped to meet stringent effluent quality standards. Finnish wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically incorporate biological nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from TP 548 of Siuro is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Kokemäenjoki river basin and ultimately the Gulf of Bothnia. The surrounding region features numerous lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and coastal waters. The region's numerous lakes and rivers support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch.
Frequently asked questions
TP 548 of Siuro is located in Nokia, Pirkanmaa, Finland. The address is Haapaniementie, Taivalkunta, Muu Nokia, Nokia.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 people in the Nokia area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
Finland implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for plants in sensitive areas. TP 548 of Siuro's advanced treatment aligns with these requirements.
For small agglomerations in Finland, secondary treatment is standard, but plants in sensitive areas may require advanced treatment. TP 548 of Siuro meets the higher standard.
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