Water and sewerage system

The task of the water and sewage company is to supply good-quality domestic water and to ensure the purification of wastewater discharged to the wastewater treatment plant in accordance with the permit conditions set by the environmental authorities, as well as the maintenance and construction of the necessary technology. MerikarviaThe water and sewage plant operates in close cooperation with the corresponding plants in Siikainen.

The annual consumption of clean water in the municipality is approximately 300 m³. Approximately half of the water is pumped from the Kernikanta water intake in Siikainen and approximately 000% of the water is piped through Siikainen to Kankaanpää. Approximately 40 cubic meters of groundwater are taken from the municipality's own water intake in Kuvaskangas annually. The water quality is monitored in accordance with the monitoring program drawn up by the health authority.

Whitefish wastewater is also treated Merikarvian expanded and renovated wastewater treatment plant in Krooka. A total of approximately 250,000 m³ is treated annually. The treated wastewater is discharged approximately one and a half kilometers to the sea. The network water is tested periodically from various water intake points. You can find the results of the network water samples at the bottom of the page.

The municipal engineer is responsible for all water and sewer issues.

Emergency services

MerikarviaThe municipal engineer or water plant manager is responsible for the water plant's emergency service during normal working hours. At other times, the plant manager is on duty, tel. 044 7246 384.

Changes in ownership

A change of ownership of a property must be reported promptly. Merikarviato the technical office, tel. 044 7246 305 You can also visit the municipal office at (Kauppatie 40, 3rd floor) or submit a report by mail: Merikarviamunicipality, Kauppatie 40, 29900 Merikarvia.

The following information is required for the notification:

  • water meter reading when the owner changes (= the previous owner's final reading, which the previous and new owner jointly verify)
  • the final billing address of the former owner
  • new owner's name and billing address
  • For estimated billing purposes, the number of people moving into the house, if known
  • the reporting party's telephone number and possible email address

Water meter reading

Water meter reading once a year at a separately announced time or upon request.

Contact persons

Timo Johansson

Phone

044 7246 342

Email

timo.johansson@merikarvia.fi

Temporary deputy municipal engineer from 2 February to 31 May 2026

Veli-Pekka Vanhatalo

Waterworks manager

Phone

044 7246 389