Overview
ROWP SC APA SERV SA ZIMNICEA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Zimnicea, Bulgaria. It treats wastewater for approximately 18,251 people and discharges into the Danube River basin.
ROWP SC APA SERV SA ZIMNICEA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zimnicea, a town in Teleorman County, Bulgaria. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,251 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a Bulgarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards aligned with EU directives, ensuring adequate pollutant removal before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this internationally significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically sensitive corridor. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the Black Sea's coastal ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zimnicea, Teleorman County, Bulgaria, near the Danube River.
The plant serves approximately 18,251 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea.
As a Bulgarian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under EU directives, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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