Overview
Alytaus m aglomeracija serves approximately 87,900 people in Alytus, Lithuania. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for large agglomerations.
Alytaus m aglomeracija is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alytus, Alytaus apskritis, Lithuania. It serves a population of approximately 87,900, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the southern part of the country, near the Nemunas River basin. As a facility serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. For larger agglomerations in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Nemunas River and then into the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. This downstream pathway highlights the plant's role in protecting the ecological health of the Nemunas basin and the sensitive coastal environment of the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nemunas River basin, which flows into the Curonian Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. The Nemunas is a major river in Lithuania, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce eutrophication risks in the lagoon and sea.
Frequently asked questions
Alytaus m aglomeracija is located in Alytus, Alytaus apskritis, Lithuania. It serves the urban area of Alytus and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 87,900 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Nemunas River basin, eventually reaching the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.
As a large agglomeration serving over 10,000 population equivalent, the plant is required to meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
Plants of this scale in Lithuania typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea. Compliance with EU directives ensures advanced treatment processes are in place.
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