Overview
UWWTP kvMeden rudnik Burgas serves the Meden rudnik district of Burgas, Bulgaria, treating wastewater for approximately 36,750 residents. The plant discharges into the Black Sea basin, supporting local environmental protection.
UWWTP kvMeden rudnik Burgas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Meden rudnik residential area of Burgas, Bulgaria. It serves a population of approximately 36,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Bulgarian and EU regulations. 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 capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is designed to handle the wastewater load from the community. The treated effluent is discharged into the Black Sea basin, contributing to the protection of coastal waters. Burgas is a major port city on the Black Sea, and proper wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining water quality in the bay and supporting marine ecosystems, including fish habitats and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Black Sea via local drainage channels. The Black Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects marine life, including commercially important fish species. The Burgas Bay area supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a key coastal zone for Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Meden rudnik residential district of Burgas, Bulgaria, at coordinates 42.443 N, 27.437 E.
The plant serves approximately 36,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Black Sea basin via local drainage systems, contributing to the protection of coastal waters.
As a Bulgarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving this population size typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive areas like the Black Sea.
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