Overview
UWWTP Kardzhali serves the city of Kardzhali, Bulgaria, treating wastewater for approximately 52,446 people. The plant operates under Bulgaria's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP Kardzhali is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Veselchane district of Kardzhali, Bulgaria. It serves a population of approximately 52,446, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Kardzhali Province, a region characterized by hilly terrain and a continental-Mediterranean climate. As a Bulgarian facility, UWWTP Kardzhali operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from UWWTP Kardzhali likely discharges into the Arda River, a major tributary of the Maritsa River, which flows into the Aegean Sea. The Arda River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the river's ecological health and downstream communities.
Environmental context
UWWTP Kardzhali discharges into the Arda River, which flows into the Maritsa River and ultimately reaches the Aegean Sea. The Arda River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system, which is used for irrigation and recreation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Kardzhali is located in the Veselchane district of Kardzhali, Bulgaria, at coordinates 41.626 N, 25.379 E.
The plant serves approximately 52,446 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Arda River, a tributary of the Maritsa River, which flows into the Aegean Sea.
As a Bulgarian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water is a sensitive area, tertiary treatment may be required.
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