Overview
TP 821 of Sakylan kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Säkylä, Satakunta, Finland. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,200 residents under EU regulatory standards.
TP 821 of Sakylan kk is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Säkylä, Satakunta, Finland. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated in the Köörnummen industrial area, reflecting its role in managing both domestic and industrial wastewater from the region. As a Finnish treatment plant, TP 821 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national implementation ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards, particularly in sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, though specific details are not publicly available. The treated effluent from TP 821 is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Kokemäenjoki river system. This connection to the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed and ecologically sensitive marine environment, underscores the plant's importance in reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The plant contributes to Finland's efforts to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Bothnian Sea, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body highly sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical. The surrounding Satakunta region features a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes, with the river supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species.
Frequently asked questions
TP 821 of Sakylan kk is located in Säkylä, Satakunta, Finland, at Puhdistamontie in the Köörnummen industrial area.
The plant serves approximately 13,200 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses within the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which flows into the Bothnian Sea and ultimately the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Finland enforces this through national legislation.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Finland, secondary treatment is standard, often with nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea. Many plants also incorporate tertiary treatment for phosphorus reduction.
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