The water and sewage project in Kauksi, Kuru, and Uusküla, located in the northern Peipsi region, provides a positive boost to the area. It offers the opportunity to establish a central water and sewage system that will increase property values.
It is not yet known how many people will join the system. Connection will only be possible after the construction work is completed.
Treated wastewater will be directed into the Kauksi stream, which is in poor condition. Locals fear that the wastewater will worsen the situation. They worry that the stream may become foul-smelling and unsafe for swimming.
Katrin Kõnd from Emajõe Veevärk says that the wastewater treatment plant and drinking water treatment plant are built in such a way that their capacity can be increased if needed.
The Environmental Board will be able to assess the project in more detail after receiving the environmental permit application. When issuing the permit, the load on the treatment plant will be considered, as a spa is also being built in the area.
From the Environmental Board's perspective, it is good that a unified water system is being created. It is more sensible than separate systems.
The Kurro Nature Spa being built in Uusküla will treat its water in a closed system. The spa will direct greywater into the communal sewage system.
The Kauksi water and sewage system will cost 4.7 million euros and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.