Overview
UWWTP Razlog serves the town of Razlog in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria. The plant treats wastewater for approximately 9,400 residents as part of the country's municipal infrastructure.
UWWTP Razlog is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Razlog, a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,400 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Bulgarian and EU regulations. As a Bulgarian facility, UWWTP Razlog operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Struma River basin. The Struma River flows southward through Bulgaria and Greece, emptying into the Aegean Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
UWWTP Razlog discharges into the Struma River basin, which flows through southwestern Bulgaria and into Greece before reaching the Aegean Sea. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and natural areas.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Razlog is located in Razlog, a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria. The facility is situated in the Izgrazhden neighborhood near Stara Planina.
UWWTP Razlog serves approximately 9,400 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Struma River basin. The Struma River ultimately reaches the Aegean Sea.
As a Bulgarian facility, UWWTP Razlog operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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