Overview
PU Aizkraukles udens BIO 4050 serves Aizkraukle, Latvia, treating wastewater for approximately 9,381 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
PU Aizkraukles udens BIO 4050 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aizkraukle, Latvia, serving a population of about 9,381. Situated in the Zemgale region, the plant is part of the country's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from this medium-sized agglomeration. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. As such, PU Aizkraukles udens BIO 4050 is expected to meet these standards, ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with Latvia's implementation of EU water policy. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Daugava River basin and then into the Baltic Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the Baltic Sea from nutrient pollution, a key environmental concern for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Daugava River basin, which flows into the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nutrient enrichment, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for reducing eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 4/1, Enerģētiķu iela, Aizkraukle, Aizkraukles novads, LV-5101, Latvia.
The plant serves approximately 9,381 people in the Aizkraukle area.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Daugava River basin and ultimately the Baltic Sea.
As a Latvian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in Latvia typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards and protect the Baltic Sea environment.
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