Overview
Stendes NAI Dumpisu iela 2a is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Stende, Latvia, serving a small population of 192. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Baltic Sea.
Stendes NAI Dumpisu iela 2a is a wastewater treatment plant located in Stende, a town in the Talsu novads municipality of Latvia. The plant serves a small population of 192 people, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Baltic Sea. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and currently discharges a volume of 36.64 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive marine environment with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce the load of pollutants, supporting the ecological health of the downstream waters and the broader Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Baltic Sea, a brackish sea with unique ecological sensitivity. The Baltic Sea faces challenges from eutrophication due to nutrient inputs, so the plant's secondary treatment plays a role in reducing nutrient loads. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural and forested areas, and the plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and the coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Bebru iela, Renčuciems, Stende, Talsu novads, LV-3257, Latvia.
The plant serves a population of 192 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent of less than 2,000 are generally required to provide appropriate treatment. For a plant serving 192 people, secondary treatment meets the directive's requirements for inland areas.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Baltic Sea. By providing secondary treatment, it helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the protection of the Baltic Sea's sensitive ecosystem.
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