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TP 807 of Suolahden kt Wastewater Treatment Plant, Suolahti, Finland

Suolahti, Keski-Suomi, Finland

Overview

TP 807 of Suolahden kt serves approximately 9,200 residents in Suolahti, Keski-Suomi, Finland. The plant is part of Finland's municipal wastewater infrastructure, operating under EU and national regulations.

TP 807 of Suolahden kt is a wastewater treatment plant located in Suolahti, a town within the municipality of Äänekoski in the Keski-Suomi region of Finland. The plant serves a population of about 9,200 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a Finnish plant, TP 807 operates under the national implementation of the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Treatment processes and operational status are consistent with standard Finnish practices, which often include biological and chemical treatment stages. The treated effluent from TP 807 is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kymijoki river basin or nearby lakes. The region's aquatic environment supports diverse species and is important for recreational use. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Kymijoki drainage basin flowing into the Gulf of Bothnia. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Effective treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in downstream lakes and the Baltic Sea.

Frequently asked questions

TP 807 of Suolahden kt is located in Suolahti, a town in the municipality of Äänekoski, Keski-Suomi region, Finland.

The plant serves approximately 9,200 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Kymijoki basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia.

The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.

Finnish plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment with biological and chemical processes to meet EU standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients.

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