In the renovation of the Meltola wastewater treatment plant, the treatment plant was completely renewed.
The wastewater treatment plant's pretreatment building was renovated, the technology was updated and the cleaning efficiency was improved.
During the winter of 2021-2022, a new post-treatment plant has been built at the treatment plant, and in the spring of 2022, the work has expanded to cover the entire area of the treatment plant. The graduation ceremony was held in June 2023 and the facility was completed at the turn of 2023-2024
The Ministry of the Environment granted the contract a subsidy of 1,1 million euros to improve the energy efficiency of the wastewater treatment plant.
At the beginning of the year, machinery and systems have been commissioned at Meltola's wastewater treatment plant.
The reception inspection was held yesterday, Wednesday. The operation of the renovated facility will start at full capacity in the coming weeks.
The treatment plant's technology will be renewed. The renovation will be completed during the current year.
In the new permit, the limit values will be tightened. Other conditions are also set for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
Construction work is now being done in Meltola in the entire area of the treatment plant. The corona pandemic and the war in Ukraine are increasing costs.
In the new permit, the limit values for solid matter and phosphorus remaining in purified water are tightened and a limit value is set for nitrogen.
During the fall, earthworks were done and foundations were built for new buildings. During the renovation work, the entire wastewater plant's technology
The new treatment plant will be built on the site of the old treatment plant in Meltola. The value of the competition is around 11 million euros.
The grant will be used in connection with the construction of the new treatment plant starting in the spring.