Water-responsible industrial area: Advisory project for urban water management in the Salpakkanka industrial area
Last updated: 15.10.2025The overall goal of the project is to reduce the discharge of harmful substances into the environment from the properties of the Salpakakka industrial area. In the project, the information from previous surveys of the industrial area will be compiled and sustainable urban water management guidelines will be compiled for the area, as well as counseling visits will be offered to property owners and operators in the area. The operating model is confirmed for use by the municipality so that it can be duplicated in other industrial areas within the municipality, as well as nationally.
The project is part of the Ministry of the Environment Ahti program and the project has received funding from the program. The total costs approved by the project plan and grant decision are €49 (VAT 000%), of which the grant is €0 (39%). The project is implemented by the municipality of Hollola, and the project is implemented in cooperation with e.g. the ELY center and the Päijät-Häme rescue service. The project implementation period is 1.8.2024 - 30.9.2025.
This project website gathers information about the project's progress, project-related communication and instructions.
The project will offer advisory visits to property owners and operators in the Salpakanga industrial area in the spring and summer of 2025.
Project coordinator
Anu Ahonen
City waters are a common thing!
Advisory materials
As part of the Salpakankaa industrial area urban water advisory project, advisory material was implemented, which is a concise and informative package on the special features of the project area, the responsibilities of the operator and property owner, the storage of hazardous chemicals and waste, waste management, maintenance of tanks and separators, and harmful substances. You can also download the advisory material below.
The project is taking place
15.10.2025 – Project completed, see presentations
The project has ended! Attached are presentations that describe the project's goals and implementation, as well as the results and, among other things, the feedback received from the project.
August 26.8.2025, XNUMX – The project is coming to an end
The project's advisory visits in the spring went well. Overall, the project was successful and the project topic was considered important among the actors and stakeholders. The actors in the project area will continue to be informed about the project and its results. The project ends 30.9.2025, but the topic remains relevant and measures will be needed in many properties in the future. Preventing the transfer of harmful substances requires cooperation and everyone's contribution.
31.3.2025 – Advisory visits to properties in the area begin
The municipality is offering free advisory visits to property owners and operators in the Salpakanka industrial area in April-May. During the advisory visits, the company's operations and the use and storage of possible chemicals are discussed, the property's yard areas and stormwater arrangements are viewed together, and advice is provided regarding obligations and responsibilities.
12.3.2025 – Coffee morning event attracted entrepreneurs from the area
At the Hollola Travel Oasis 12.3.2025 18 representatives of companies in the area participated in the project's morning coffee event. The links below allow you to access the materials presented at the event.
Coffee morning presentation
LADEC presentation
28.2.2025 – Coffee morning for operators and property owners of the Salpakanka industrial area
The project will organize a morning coffee event 12.3.2025 For operators and property owners in the Salpakangas industrial area in cooperation with Lahti Regional Development Authority LADEC. Registrations to the project coordinator.
5.12.2024 – Announcement for properties in the Salpakanka industrial area
The project sent out a newsletter by mail in December, aiming to reach property owners and operators in the project area.
News
- The Salpakangas industrial area urban water advisory project reached stakeholders
- The Salpakangas industrial area urban water management advisory project is progressing
- Urban water management and reduction of harmful substances for projects grants were awarded
- To manage the load of urban water in the industrial area of Salpakangas through cooperation with entrepreneurs
- Advisory visits to the water-responsible Salpakakka industrial area in the spring
- Advisory visits to the Salpakanka industrial area have begun