Overview
NAI Ganibu iela is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Salacgrīva, Latvia, serving 181 people. It discharges treated effluent near the Baltic Sea coast.
NAI Ganibu iela is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 4A Ganību iela in Salacgrīva, a coastal town in Limbažu novads, Latvia. The facility serves a small population of 181 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. While specific capacity details are not discussed here, the plant's design capacity of 3832 cubic meters per day indicates it was built to accommodate potential growth or seasonal fluctuations. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, with the plant located within 10 km of the Baltic Sea coast. This proximity to a sensitive marine ecosystem underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and the Gulf of Riga's ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Baltic Sea via local watercourses in the Salacgrīva area. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrients, supporting the health of coastal habitats and fisheries in the Gulf of Riga.
Frequently asked questions
NAI Ganibu iela is located at 4A Ganību iela in Salacgrīva, Limbažu novads, Latvia, near the Baltic Sea coast.
The plant serves a population of 181 people, typical for a small coastal community in Latvia.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Baltic Sea, given its proximity to the coast.
As a Latvian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, often secondary biological treatment, to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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