Phosphorus removal from wastewater
Phosphorus can be removed by chemical and biological methods. Chemical phosphorus removal at wastewater treatment plants is a cheap and efficient method of first aid to protect the Baltic Sea. It is an established and effective wastewater purification method which has been in use for decades in countries such as Finland and Sweden. In Finland, iron sulphate produced as waste from the chemical industry is used as the chemical coagulant in the process. The method can be adapted for existing wastewater treatment plants without any significant additional construction.
“When it comes to environment, we Finns together with the neighbouring countries feel and share a special concern and a strong sense of responsibility about the future of the Baltic Sea. For my own part, I will do my very best to progress international co-operation to protect the Baltic Sea.”
