Overview
Opuzen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Opuzen in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia. The plant has a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day and provides primary treatment.
The Opuzen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Opuzen, within the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of southern Croatia. This facility serves the local population as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, situated near the Adriatic coast. The plant operates with primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove settleable solids. With a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day, it is sized to handle the wastewater from the community. As a Croatian facility, it operates under the national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Adriatic Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that its discharge can affect coastal water quality and the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Adriatic, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The Opuzen plant discharges into the Neretva River delta region, which flows into the Adriatic Sea. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-enclosed basin with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine life and maintain water quality for tourism and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
The Opuzen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Opuzen, in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, southern Croatia, near the Adriatic coast.
The Opuzen plant has a designed capacity of 9,000 m³ per day, serving the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
The treated effluent from the Opuzen plant is discharged into the local environment, which drains into the Neretva River delta and ultimately the Adriatic Sea.
The Opuzen plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, coastal areas may require more advanced treatment to protect sensitive marine environments.
As a Croatian facility, the Opuzen plant operates under national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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