Maltas DZKSU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Maltas pagasts, Latvia

Maltas DZKSU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Maltas pagasts, Rēzeknes novads, Latvia. It serves a population of 1,333, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated in the rural eastern part of the country, near the town of Malta. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 1,200 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 108.32 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The plant is operated as part of the local municipal infrastructure. Treated effluent from Maltas DZKSU is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Daugava River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in protecting local water quality important for both human use and aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into small streams within the Daugava River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and maintains water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.