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KHO:1999:1 AI generated

Water pollution permit requirements for nutrients can be set as alternatives based on local conditions.

Case Number KHO:1999:1
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the validity of setting alternative nutrient requirements for wastewater discharge permits based on local conditions. The court confirmed that authorities may choose between total phosphorus and total nitrogen limits, or between concentration and removal efficiency standards, depending on specific circumstances. This decision clarifies the flexibility granted to regulators under the Water Act when establishing environmental protection measures.

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Vesilaki 10 luku 2a, 24, 24a, 24b, 24c ja 24e §; Valtioneuvoston päätös 365/1994 5 §, Liite 1 B kohta, Taulukko 2: The authority to set wastewater discharge requirements may allow alternative standards for nutrients, permitting a choice between total phosphorus and total nitrogen limits or between concentration and removal efficiency thresholds based on local conditions.

Keywords

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wastewater discharge permit nutrient requirements alternative standards local conditions water pollution control phosphorus limits nitrogen limits

Cited Legislation

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Vesilaki 10 luku 2a, 24, 24a, 24b, 24c ja 24e §
Vesilaki 10 luku 2a, 24, 24a, 24b, 24c ja 24e §
Valtioneuvoston päätös 365/1994 5 §, Liite 1 B kohta, Taulukko 2
Valtioneuvoston päätös 365/1994 5 §, Liite 1 B kohta, Taulukko 2

Cited Case Law

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D:962/3/97
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admin_2009_vaasa__50
Administrative court dismissed appeal against wastewater plant permit due to insufficient nitrogen removal standards.
admin_1989_water-superior__108
Administrative court dismissed appeal regarding wastewater discharge permit conditions and public participation rights.
kho-precedent_2009_62
Water law requires minimum flow determination under section 3, not 13, for short-term regulation impacts.
admin_2019_vaasa__13
Administrative court dismissed appeal against waste incineration plant's permitted wastewater discharge limits under environmental law.
admin_1992_water-superior__131
Administrative court dismissed appeal as water court lacks authority to issue waste utilization rules.

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Jätevedenpuhdistamolta vesistöön johdettavan jäteveden ravinteita koskevat vähimmäisvaatimukset voitiin jäteveden johtamista koskevassa luvassa paikallisista olosuhteista riippuen määrätä joko kokonaisfosforille ja kokonaistypelle tai jommalle kummalle muuttujalle. Myös pitoisuuden ja poistotehon vaatimukset voivat olla vaihtoehtoisia. Samoin D:962/3/97.

Vesilaki 10 luku 2a, 24, 24a, 24b, 24c ja 24e §

Valtioneuvoston päätös 365/1994 5 §, Liite 1 B kohta, Taulukko 2