Overview
Šalčininkų aglomeracija wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Šalčininkai in Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania, with a population equivalent of 9,500. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with
The Šalčininkų aglomeracija wastewater treatment plant is located in Šalčininkai, a town in Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania. Serving a population equivalent of 9,500, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local authority. As a facility in an EU member state, the plant is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Neris River basin, a tributary of the Nemunas River, which drains into the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. This downstream pathway highlights the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the Nemunas basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Neris River basin, which flows into the Nemunas River, one of the largest rivers in Lithuania. The Nemunas River ultimately reaches the Curonian Lagoon, a sensitive coastal ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. The plant's treatment processes help reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of this downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Šalčininkai, Vilniaus apskritis, Lithuania, at Krantinės Street.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 9,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Neris River basin, part of the Nemunas River system, which drains into the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.
As a Lithuanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 9,500 PE are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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