Overview
Labin wastewater treatment plant serves Grad Labin in Istria, Croatia, with secondary treatment. Located within 10 km of the Adriatic coast, it has a designed capacity of 7,500 m³/day.
The Labin wastewater treatment plant is located in Grad Labin, Istarska županija, Croatia, near the Adriatic coast. It serves the local population as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. Its designed capacity of 7,500 m³/day indicates it serves a medium-sized community. Treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea via a coastal outfall. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Istria, a region known for its tourism and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The Istrian coast supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish spawning grounds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality for tourism and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Labin wastewater treatment plant is located in Grad Labin, Istarska županija, Croatia, near the Adriatic coast.
The plant has a designed capacity of 7,500 m³ per day, indicating it serves a medium-sized agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Adriatic Sea via a coastal outfall, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for coastal discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As an EU member state, Croatia implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for coastal discharges and more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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