Overview
TP 574 of Oriveden kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 7,400 people in Orivesi, Pirkanmaa, Finland. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 574 of Oriveden kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Orivesi, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Finnish and EU regulations. Its location in the inland region of southern Finland places it within a network of lakes and rivers that characterize the local landscape. As a Finnish wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national implementation requires compliance with strict nutrient removal standards, particularly for phosphorus, to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring effective pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kokemäenjoki river system. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the downstream lakes and rivers, contributing to the ecological health of the Baltic Sea basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Kokemäenjoki river system, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. This region is characterized by numerous lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic ecosystems. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting marine life.
Frequently asked questions
TP 574 of Oriveden kt is located in Orivesi, in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The address is Kannuksenniemi, Kiikanmäki, Oriveden asema, Orivesi.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Kokemäenjoki river system and ultimately into the Gulf of Bothnia.
As a Finnish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, along with national nutrient removal standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Finland, typical treatment includes mechanical, biological, and chemical processes to meet strict phosphorus and nitrogen removal requirements, protecting sensitive inland and coastal waters.
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