vedenhakupaikkoina
Vedenhakupaikkoina refers to locations from which water is drawn from natural sources for use in drinking water supply, industry, agriculture, or other purposes. The term is commonly used in Finnish water resource management to denote intake points in surface waters such as rivers and lakes, as well as groundwater wells. These points are essential components of water supply systems and are planned, monitored, and managed to ensure reliable access to water while mitigating environmental impacts.
Intake points can be categorized by source type: surface water intakes draw from rivers or lakes, often
Regulatory and planning frameworks govern the establishment and operation of vedenhakupaikkoina. Permits, environmental impact assessments, and
Data management for vedenhakupaikkoina includes documenting locations, capacities, withdrawal limits, and monitoring results. Information is used