Overview
ROWP SC APA NOVA SA BUCURESTI serves over 1.27 million people in Glina, Romania, as part of the Bucharest metropolitan area's wastewater infrastructure. The plant discharges into the Dâmbovița River, a tributary of the Argeș River, which flows to th
ROWP SC APA NOVA SA BUCURESTI is a major wastewater treatment plant located in Glina, Ilfov County, Romania, serving the Bucharest metropolitan area with a population equivalent of over 1.27 million. As one of the largest treatment facilities in the country, it plays a critical role in managing the wastewater of Romania's capital and its surrounding suburbs. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations larger than 150,000 population equivalent are classified as 'large agglomerations' and must provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required in sensitive areas. Given its scale and the regulatory framework, it is expected to meet these stringent standards to protect downstream water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Dâmbovița River, which flows southward through Bucharest and joins the Argeș River near Oltenița. The Argeș then flows into the Danube River, a major European waterway that ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The plant's performance is vital for maintaining the ecological health of these water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for irrigation, recreation, and drinking water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dâmbovița River, a tributary of the Argeș River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Dâmbovița runs through Bucharest and receives urban runoff and treated wastewater, making the plant's effluent quality crucial for the river's ecological balance. The downstream Danube Delta is a ecologically sensitive region that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds, highlighting the importance of effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Glina, Ilfov County, Romania, near Bucharest. Its address is Glina, Ilfov, 007106, Romania.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 1,276,131 people, covering the Bucharest metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Dâmbovița River, which flows into the Argeș River, then the Danube River, and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a large agglomeration in the EU, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment and possibly tertiary treatment to protect sensitive water bodies.
For large agglomerations in Romania, plants typically provide secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, and often tertiary treatment to meet stringent EU standards for discharge into sensitive rivers like the Dâmbovița.
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