tekoaltaita
Tekoaltaita is a term used in Finnish to denote artificial basins or water bodies constructed for human use. The word combines teko- meaning artificial with altaat, the plural of alta, meaning basins or pools. In practice, tekoaltaat can refer to retention basins, irrigation reservoirs, or decorative ponds created as part of urban or landscape projects. The term is not standardized in international engineering nomenclature, and its precise meaning can vary by project and region.
Applications and design: Tekoaltaat are planned with hydrological considerations to manage peak flows, reduce flood risk,
Variations and context: In civil engineering, similar concepts appear under retention ponds, detention basins, stormwater basins,
See also: constructed wetlands, retention basin, stormwater management, artificial lake.