Overview
ROWP SC APA SERV SA TURNU MAGURELE is a secondary treatment plant serving Turnu Măgurele, Bulgaria, with a designed capacity of 34,000 m³/day and serving 33,916 people.
ROWP SC APA SERV SA TURNU MAGURELE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Turnu Măgurele, Teleorman County, Bulgaria. The plant serves a population of approximately 33,916 people and has a designed capacity of 34,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 415.26 m³/day. It operates under secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for inland plants under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's secondary treatment process ensures that organic matter and suspended solids are significantly reduced before discharge. As a facility in an EU member state, it must comply with the directive's requirements for collecting and treating urban wastewater. The plant's capacity utilization appears moderate, indicating it has headroom for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube and Black Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the Black Sea coastal zone, which is sensitive to nutrient pollution from upstream sources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Turnu Măgurele, Teleorman County, Bulgaria, near the Danube River.
The plant serves approximately 33,916 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharging into the local water system, which drains into the Danube River basin.
The plant protects the Danube River and its downstream ecosystems, including the Black Sea, by treating wastewater before release.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people in an EU member state, it must comply with Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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