Overview
TP 731 of Ruoveden kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ruovesi, Pirkanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 4,000 people. It discharges 655.59 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
TP 731 of Ruoveden kk is a wastewater treatment facility located in Ruovesi, within the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 4,000 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this inland community. As an advanced treatment plant, it employs processes that go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. For agglomerations of this size (4,000 population equivalent), the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, but Finland often requires tertiary or advanced treatment to protect its numerous lakes and rivers. The plant's discharge volume is 655.59 cubic meters, reflecting its capacity to handle local wastewater flows. The treated effluent from TP 731 of Ruoveden kk is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kokemäenjoki river system. This region is characterized by numerous lakes and forests, and the plant plays a key role in preventing nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication in downstream water bodies. By maintaining advanced treatment, the facility helps preserve the ecological health of the surrounding aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows through a series of lakes before reaching the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including salmonid fish populations, and is sensitive to nutrient loading. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
TP 731 of Ruoveden kk is located in Ruovesi, Pirkanmaa, Finland, at Viikinkuja in the Harakkala area.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents in the Ruovesi area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Kokemäenjoki river basin, eventually flowing into the Gulf of Bothnia.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with Finnish requirements for sensitive areas.
As a Finnish plant serving 4,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for this size, but Finland often requires advanced treatment to protect its water bodies.
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