Skuodo aglomeracija, Skuodas | Lithuania Wastewater

Overview

Skuodo aglomeracija is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Skuodas, Lithuania. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for small agglomerations.

Skuodo aglomeracija is a wastewater treatment plant located in Skuodas, Klaipėdos apskritis, Lithuania. It serves a population of approximately 3,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the Baltic Sea coast. As a small agglomeration in Lithuania, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from Skuodo aglomeracija likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Bartuva River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Bartuva River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea near Skuodas. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body sensitive to nutrient pollution, and the plant's treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader network of rivers in western Lithuania.

Frequently asked questions

Skuodo aglomeracija is located in Skuodas, Klaipėdos apskritis, Lithuania, at Kunigiškių g. 27.

The plant serves approximately 3,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network within the Bartuva River basin, which flows to the Baltic Sea.

As a Lithuanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires secondary treatment or equivalent, ensuring adequate removal of organic matter and nutrients.