Overview
TP 846 of Tampereen kt serves 285,000 people in Tampere, Finland. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for large agglomerations.
TP 846 of Tampereen kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland. It serves a population of 285,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Ratinanranta area near the Tammerkoski rapids, a central waterway in the city. As a large-scale facility, TP 846 is expected to meet the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. Finland's extensive network of lakes and rivers often necessitates advanced treatment to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes are designed to comply with these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients. The treated effluent from TP 846 is discharged into the Kokemäenjoki river system, which flows through the region and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for recreational use. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the downstream environment by reducing nutrient loads that could cause eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kokemäenjoki river system, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial. The downstream area supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for fishing and recreation. Protecting this watershed helps maintain water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
TP 846 of Tampereen kt is located in the Ratinanranta area of Tampere, Finland, near the Tammerkoski rapids in the city center.
The plant serves approximately 285,000 people, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Kokemäenjoki river system, which flows to the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is required to meet EU UWWTD standards, including secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
Plants of this scale in Finland typically employ advanced biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet stringent discharge limits, especially when discharging into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea catchment.
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