Overview
TP 798 of Vuokatti serves approximately 11,200 people in Vuokatti, Kainuu, Finland. The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 798 of Vuokatti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vuokatti, within the Kainuu region of Finland. The plant serves a population of around 11,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Finland implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Treatment processes and operational details are managed in accordance with national regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains through the Oulujoki river system into the Gulf of Bothnia. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oulujoki river basin, which flows through Kainuu into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish environment with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in downstream lakes and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
TP 798 of Vuokatti is located in Vuokatti, within the municipality of Sotkamo, Kainuu region, Finland.
The plant serves approximately 11,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Oulujoki river system and ultimately reaches the Gulf of Bothnia.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. Finland implements this directive, and TP 798 of Vuokatti is expected to meet these standards.
In Finland, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with phosphorus removal to protect sensitive Baltic Sea waters.
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