Overview
ROWP SC APA CTTA SA Alba FilBlaj is a wastewater treatment plant serving Blaj, Romania, with a population of approximately 15,500. It operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC APA CTTA SA Alba FilBlaj is a wastewater treatment plant located in Blaj, Alba County, Romania. The facility serves a population of about 15,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Târnava Mare river basin, which ultimately drains into the Mureș River and then the Tisza River, part of the Danube basin. As a Romanian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water environment, contributing to the protection of the Târnava Mare River and downstream ecosystems. The Mureș River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper wastewater treatment at this facility helps maintain water quality and ecological balance in the Danube basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Târnava Mare River, a tributary of the Mureș River, which flows into the Tisza River and ultimately the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. The Târnava Mare watershed supports agricultural and ecological systems, and the plant's treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Prundului, Izvoarele, Blaj, Alba County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 15,524 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Târnava Mare River, which flows into the Mureș River and eventually the Danube River.
As a Romanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are generally required to have secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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