Jaunpiebalgas pagasta padome Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jaunpiebalgas pagasts, Latvia

Jaunpiebalgas pagasta padome is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jaunpiebalgas pagasts, Cēsu novads, Latvia. It serves a small population of 338 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated at Sporta iela 8 in the village of Jaunpiebalga. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2000 m³ per day, the plant is sized to handle the community's wastewater flows. As a small agglomeration (under 2000 population equivalent), it meets the directive's requirements for appropriate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local surface waters, contributing to the protection of the Gauja River basin and the broader Daugava River system, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this rural region of Latvia, supporting both ecological health and human use of downstream water resources.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Gauja River basin, a major river in northern Latvia. The Gauja flows into the Daugava River, which then empties into the Baltic Sea near Riga. The surrounding area includes forests and agricultural land, and the water bodies support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological balance of these waters.