Overview
TP 996 of Aanekosken kt serves Äänekoski, Finland, treating wastewater for approximately 18,400 people. The plant operates under Finland's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
TP 996 of Aanekosken kt is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Äänekoski, in the Keski-Suomi region of Finland. The facility serves a population of around 18,400, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its designed capacity is 1.00 (units unspecified), indicating a scale appropriate for the community. As a Finnish plant, TP 996 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national legislation enforces these standards, with oversight from regional environmental authorities. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Bothnia via the Kymijoki river system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from TP 996 of Aanekosken kt enters the local water network, which flows into the Kymijoki river basin and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia, a brackish sea area of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is ecologically sensitive due to its limited water exchange and vulnerability to eutrophication. The plant's nutrient removal helps mitigate algal blooms and supports the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
TP 996 of Aanekosken kt is located in Äänekoski, in the Keski-Suomi region of Finland.
The plant serves approximately 18,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Kymijoki river system and eventually reaches the Gulf of Bothnia.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Finland's national environmental authorities enforce compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Finland, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. Many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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