Overview
ROWP PUTNA is a primary treatment plant serving Putna, Romania, with a population equivalent of 809. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses, supporting the region's sanitation infrastructure.
ROWP PUTNA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Putna, Suceava County, Romania. It serves a small agglomeration of approximately 809 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, an area known for its natural landscapes and monastic heritage. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove settleable solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent are not required to have a collecting system, but Romania has extended coverage to many small communities. The plant's designed capacity is 3,836 cubic meters per day, indicating infrastructure built to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent from ROWP PUTNA likely discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Suceava River, a tributary of the Siret River, which ultimately flows into the Danube River and then the Black Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Suceava River, part of the Siret River basin, which drains into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain and forested watersheds, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's primary treatment reduces suspended solids but provides limited nutrient removal, which is typical for small rural plants in this region.
Frequently asked questions
ROWP PUTNA is located in Putna, Suceava County, Romania, at Stadion Putna, Strada Principală. It serves the local community in the Carpathian foothills.
The plant serves approximately 809 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant provides primary treatment and discharges effluent into a local stream that flows into the Suceava River, part of the Siret-Danube basin.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, primary treatment is common, often with septic tanks or simple mechanical systems, as full secondary treatment is not mandated.
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