Overview
ROWP SC APA CANAL SA Sibiu Sucursala Exploatare Fagaras serves approximately 16,000 people in Berivoi, Romania. The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC APA CANAL SA Sibiu Sucursala Exploatare Fagaras is a wastewater treatment plant located in Berivoi, a locality within Recea commune, Brașov County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,022, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Its location in the Transylvanian region places it within a continental climate zone with distinct seasonal variations. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Romania, as an EU member state, has transposed this directive into national law. For agglomerations of this size, the directive mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards before discharge into receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Olt River, which flows southward into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Olt River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Danube Delta, a ecologically significant area.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Olt River basin, with treated wastewater likely entering a local tributary that feeds into the Olt River. The Olt flows south through Romania to join the Danube, which then reaches the Black Sea via the Danube Delta. This delta is a vast wetland complex that supports rich biodiversity, including numerous fish and bird species. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Berivoi, a locality in Recea commune, Brașov County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 16,022 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a local tributary of the Olt River, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea.
As an EU member state, Romania enforces the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people.
For medium-sized agglomerations, the EU directive mandates at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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