ROWP MURGENI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Murgeni, Vaslui, Romania

ROWP MURGENI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Murgeni, Vaslui County, Romania. The facility serves a small population of approximately 1,128 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Romania's national water quality regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity of 4,536 m³/day suggests it can handle peak flows, while the current discharge volume of 55.36 m³/day indicates low utilization. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin and then into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality. Its operation aligns with Romania's commitments under the EU Water Framework Directive to achieve good ecological status in water bodies.

The plant discharges into a local tributary within the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas such as the Danube Delta, a major wetland and migratory corridor for birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Black Sea.