Overview
TP 892 of Urjalan kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Urjala, Pirkanmaa, Finland, serving approximately 2,600 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways within the Kokemäenjoki basin.
TP 892 of Urjalan kk is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Urjala, a town in the Pirkanmaa region of southern Finland. The plant serves a population of around 2,600 residents, reflecting its role as a medium-sized agglomeration in the Finnish wastewater network. Its location in the inland region of Etelä-Pirkanmaa places it within a landscape of lakes and rivers typical of the Finnish lake district. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive mandates secondary treatment, but Finland often implements tertiary or advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 426.13 cubic meters per day, indicating consistent operational activity. The treated effluent from TP 892 of Urjalan kk is discharged into local streams that eventually feed into the Kokemäenjoki river system, which drains into the Gulf of Bothnia. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems, including the Baltic Sea, which is sensitive to eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses within the Kokemäenjoki basin, which flows westward through Pirkanmaa and into the Gulf of Bothnia. This river system supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, and its waters eventually reach the Baltic Sea, a brackish sea highly sensitive to nutrient pollution. The advanced treatment at TP 892 helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen loads, contributing to the protection of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
TP 892 of Urjalan kk is located in Urjala, a town in the Pirkanmaa region of southern Finland. The plant's address is Koskuentie, Urjalan asema, Salmi, Urjala, Etelä-Pirkanmaan seutukunta, Pirkanmaa, Manner-Suomi, 31670.
The plant serves approximately 2,600 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Kokemäenjoki river basin, which eventually flows into the Gulf of Bothnia.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond the secondary treatment standard. This is common in Finland to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment. TP 892 exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment, reflecting Finland's commitment to reducing nutrient loads in the Baltic Sea.
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