Overview
ROWP Meridian 22 Lugoj is a wastewater treatment plant serving Jabăr, Timiș County, Romania, with a population equivalent of 46,047. It operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP Meridian 22 Lugoj is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jabăr, a locality within the commune of Boldur, Timiș County, Romania. The plant serves a population equivalent of 46,047, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Romanian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Timiș River, a tributary of the Tisa River, and then into the Danube River basin. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Black Sea catchment area. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Timiș River basin, which flows into the Tisa River and then the Danube, eventually reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural and industrial activities make effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jabăr, a village in Boldur commune, Timiș County, Romania.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 46,047, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Timiș River, part of the Tisa and Danube river systems, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE), the EU directive requires secondary treatment. In Romania, plants often include mechanical and biological stages, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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