ROWP Primaria Gornesti Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gornești, Mureș County

ROWP Primaria Gornesti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gornești, Mureș County, Romania. It serves a small population of 139 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated near Castelul Teleki, a historic landmark, and operates as part of the local water infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent below 2,000. With a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 71.23 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Mureș River, a major tributary of the Tisza River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Mureș River basin from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into the Mureș River basin, which flows into the Tisza River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea. The Mureș River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.