Overview
Varenos aglomeracija serves Varėna, Lithuania, treating wastewater for approximately 11,000 residents. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
Varenos aglomeracija is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Varėna, Alytaus apskritis, Lithuania. It serves a population of around 11,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a plant in Lithuania, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Nemunas River basin and the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and supporting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Varėnė River, a tributary of the Merkys River, which flows into the Nemunas River and ultimately the Curonian Lagoon and Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The region's sandy soils and forested areas contribute to the ecological sensitivity of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
Varenos aglomeracija is located in Varėna, Alytaus apskritis, Lithuania, at Gandrų g., Varėna.
The plant serves approximately 11,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Varėnė River, part of the Nemunas River basin leading to the Baltic Sea.
As a Lithuanian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect the Baltic Sea.
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