Sustainable use of the deep groundwater
When pumping groundwater from the aquifer, it is crucial to extract only as much water as can naturally replenish. To achieve this, test pumpings have been conducted and methods have been developed to monitor groundwater levels and behavior.
Technology and new innovations
International collaboration has led to the development of a new system for monitoring groundwater. Sensors have been installed in boreholes drilled into the ground, which send data on water levels every 15 minutes. This information will be public, allowing anyone to monitor the water levels almost in real-time. Such a system is not yet found elsewhere in the world. Read more about the system here.
Biogas ecosystem
A biogas ecosystem is being planned in the city of Kurikka. The ecosystem will provide local farms with the opportunity to use renewable energy. Calculations show that the biogas ecosystem will reduce the region’s carbon dioxide emissions by over 8,000 tons per year. At the same time, its estimated economic impact on the region is +8 million euros annually. Construction is expected to begin in 2024.
Video about Kurikka's sustainable water made by BBC
In 2018 BBC made a video about Kurikka’s deep groundwater and its sustainable use.