Overview
TP 943 of Vihdin kk is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Vihti, Uusimaa, Finland, serving approximately 3,200 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting the region's environmental quality.
TP 943 of Vihdin kk is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Vihti, within the Uusimaa region of southern Finland. The plant serves a population of around 3,200 residents, reflecting its role in managing wastewater for a small community. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, contributing to the protection of local water resources. As an advanced treatment plant, TP 943 of Vihdin kk employs processes that go beyond secondary treatment, typically including nutrient removal to meet stringent Finnish and EU standards. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, but Finland often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to reduce eutrophication. The plant's operation aligns with these regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance with environmental permits. The treated effluent from TP 943 of Vihdin kk is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a crucial role in reducing nutrient loads, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, which helps mitigate algal blooms and supports the ecological health of the Gulf of Finland. Its location within 50 km of the coast underscores the importance of advanced treatment in protecting coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Baltic Sea, specifically the Gulf of Finland. This region is ecologically sensitive due to eutrophication risks from nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment at TP 943 of Vihdin kk helps reduce phosphorus and nitrogen inputs, supporting the recovery of coastal ecosystems and maintaining water quality for aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
TP 943 of Vihdin kk is located in Vihti, in the Uusimaa region of southern Finland, approximately 50 km from the coast.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Baltic Sea, specifically the Gulf of Finland.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet Finnish and EU standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size require secondary treatment. Finland often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication.
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