Overview
Kutina wastewater treatment plant serves Grad Kutina, Croatia, with a designed capacity of 20,000 m³/day. It provides primary treatment and discharges into the local watershed.
The Kutina wastewater treatment plant is located in Selska ulica, Radničko naselje, Kutina, Grad Kutina, in Sisačko-moslavačka županija, Croatia. It serves the urban area of Kutina with a designed capacity of 20,000 m³/day, reflecting the scale of municipal wastewater generated by the local population. The plant operates at a primary treatment level, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this scale are typically required to achieve at least secondary treatment, unless discharging into less sensitive waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Sava River basin and ultimately the Danube River and Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Sava River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sava River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Primary treatment reduces suspended solids but may not adequately remove nutrients, posing potential risks to downstream water quality and contributing to eutrophication in sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Selska ulica, Radničko naselje, Kutina, Grad Kutina, in Sisačko-moslavačka županija, Croatia.
The plant has a designed capacity of 20,000 m³ per day.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove solids from wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this scale are generally required to have at least secondary treatment. The plant's primary treatment may need upgrading to meet EU standards, depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
The plant discharges into the local water system, which drains into the Sava River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River that flows into the Black Sea.
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