Overview
Klaipedos m aglomeracija serves 189,000 people in Dumpiai, Lithuania. The plant is located within 50 km of the Baltic Sea coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Klaipedos m aglomeracija is a wastewater treatment plant serving the Dumpiai area in Klaipėdos apskritis, Lithuania. With a population equivalent of 189,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive coastal waters. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating substantial infrastructure. As a large agglomeration in a coastal zone, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea. The treated effluent ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant plays a critical role in reducing nutrient loads and protecting the marine ecosystem, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats along the Lithuanian coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Baltic Sea via local waterways, likely the Danė River or a direct outfall. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with high ecological sensitivity, prone to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its effluent can directly impact coastal water quality, affecting marine life such as fish, seals, and migratory birds. Effective treatment is essential to minimize algal blooms and oxygen depletion in this vulnerable basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dumpiai, Dovilų seniūnija, Klaipėdos rajono savivaldybė, Klaipėdos apskritis, Lithuania.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 189,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Baltic Sea, likely via the Danė River or a direct coastal outfall, within 50 km of the coast.
As a large agglomeration in a coastal sensitive area, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients and protect the Baltic Sea.
For large agglomerations in Lithuania, especially near the Baltic Sea, advanced tertiary treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is standard to meet EU directive requirements and prevent eutrophication.
Nearby plants