TP 600000203 of Varkauden kt - Varkaus Wastewater Treatment Plant, Finland

TP 600000203 of Varkauden kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Varkaus, a town in the Pohjois-Savo region of Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 45,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Finnish and EU standards. It is situated inland, near the Haukivesi lake system, which is part of the larger Saimaa watershed. As a Finnish wastewater treatment plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating sufficient capacity for its service population. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which drains into Lake Haukivesi, part of the Saimaa lake complex. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a key water resource for the area. The Saimaa watershed ultimately flows through the Vuoksi River into Lake Ladoga in Russia, making the plant's operations important for transboundary water quality.

The plant discharges into the Haukivesi lake system, part of the Saimaa watershed in eastern Finland. This region features numerous lakes and rivers that support a rich ecosystem, including fish species like pike and perch. The waters eventually flow via the Vuoksi River to Lake Ladoga in Russia, making the plant's treatment performance relevant to downstream water quality. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its interconnected lake systems and reliance on clean water for recreation and biodiversity.