Finland has a long tradition of construction, control and safety management of dams. Majority of some 500 dams in Finland are built in the 50’s and require serious attention to safety and maintenance. This experience has provided Finnish actors with expertise on preventive measurements, long-term planning and efficient public-private cooperation on dam safety.
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Finland shares significant transboundary waters with its neighboring countries Russia, Sweden and Norway. For example, land border of Finland and Russia is 1 340 kilometers long and has over 400…
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In the beginning of 1900s, many of the lakes and rivers in Finland were severely polluted by industries and municipalities. After 1970s, technologies, practices and legislation rapidly developed to handle…
Applications in Finland Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a safe and cost-efficient method for production of drinking water. However, successful implementation requires a lot of expertise and data in hydrogeological…
In Finland, safe quality of drinking water is assured by a comprehensive approach on all risks related to the water supply chain - from the raw water source to tap,…