Overview
UWWTP Dupnitsa serves approximately 34,848 people in the town of Dupnitsa, Bulgaria. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
UWWTP Dupnitsa is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located near the village of Dzherman, in the Kyustendil Province of western Bulgaria. It serves the town of Dupnitsa, with a population equivalent of 34,848, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Bulgarian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Struma River and then into the Aegean Sea. The Struma River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Balkan region. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Struma River.
Environmental context
UWWTP Dupnitsa discharges into the Struma River basin, which flows through southwestern Bulgaria and Greece before reaching the Aegean Sea. The Struma River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a biodiversity corridor in the Balkans.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Dupnitsa is located near the village of Dzherman, in the Kyustendil Province of western Bulgaria, serving the town of Dupnitsa.
The plant serves approximately 34,848 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Struma River and eventually reaches the Aegean Sea.
As a Bulgarian facility, UWWTP Dupnitsa operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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