Overview
Kudirkos Naumiescio aglomeracija is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Kudirkos Naumiestis, Lithuania, serving 550 people. It discharges 76.90 m³/day of treated effluent.
Kudirkos Naumiescio aglomeracija is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kudirkos Naumiestis, a small town in the Marijampolės apskritis region of southern Lithuania. The plant serves a population of 550, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the UWWTD for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 3,100 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 76.90 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As a Lithuanian facility, it operates under national regulations that transpose the UWWTD, with oversight from the Environmental Protection Department. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Nemunas River basin, which flows into the Curonian Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Nemunas River basin, which flows into the Curonian Lagoon, a sensitive coastal lagoon connected to the Baltic Sea. The lagoon is subject to eutrophication from nutrient loads, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and supporting diverse aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 59A P. Mašioto g., Kudirkos Naumiestis, in the Šakių rajono savivaldybė, Marijampolės apskritis, Lithuania.
The plant serves a population of 550 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Nemunas River basin, which ultimately flows into the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a Lithuanian facility, it operates under national regulations that transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is subject to permits and oversight by the Environmental Protection Department, ensuring compliance with discharge standards.
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