Overview
TP 684 of Epaala is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pälkäne, Pirkanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 4,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Kokemäenjoki basin.
TP 684 of Epaala is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Pälkäne, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 4,000 residents, making it a small-scale facility under Finnish and EU classifications. It is situated in an inland area, away from coastal zones, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, targeting phosphorus and nitrogen reduction, which is crucial for protecting sensitive inland waters. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 655.59 units, indicating consistent operation within its design parameters. The treated effluent from TP 684 of Epaala is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream lakes and rivers.
Environmental context
TP 684 of Epaala discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows through Pirkanmaa and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Bothnia. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's advanced treatment reduces phosphorus and nitrogen loads, helping to maintain water quality in downstream lakes and rivers that are used for recreation and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
TP 684 of Epaala is located in Pälkäne, in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. Its address is Uutanankärki, Paavolanharju, Pälkäne, Tampereen seutukunta, Pirkanmaa.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Gulf of Bothnia.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Finland implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 people and advanced treatment in sensitive areas. TP 684 of Epaala meets advanced treatment standards, helping protect the Kokemäenjoki basin.
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