Overview
ROWP SC ACET SA SUCEAVA AG SUCEAVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Suceava, Romania. It treats wastewater for approximately 124,978 people before discharge into local water bodies.
ROWP SC ACET SA SUCEAVA AG SUCEAVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Suceava, Romania, serving a population of approximately 124,978. The plant is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, near the Suceava River, a tributary of the Siret River. As a large agglomeration under EU classification, the plant plays a key role in managing urban wastewater for the city and surrounding areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) over 100,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, and tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. Romania has designated many water bodies as sensitive, including the Siret River basin, which likely necessitates advanced treatment to reduce nutrient loads. Regulatory standards ensure compliance with EU directives. The treated effluent is discharged into the Suceava River, which flows into the Siret River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream ecosystems. The Siret River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and water supply, highlighting the need for effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Suceava River, a tributary of the Siret River, which flows into the Danube and then the Black Sea. The Siret River basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and wetlands. Nutrient pollution from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Danube Delta and Black Sea, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Suceava, Romania, at Strada Curtea Domnească, in the Centru district. It serves the city of Suceava and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 124,978 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Suceava River, which flows into the Siret River, a major tributary of the Danube River, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas like the Siret River basin.
For agglomerations of this size, EU directives require at least secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas, such as the Siret basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) is typically implemented to protect the Danube and Black Sea.
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