ROWP SC APA PROD SA Suc Hateg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hațeg, Romania

ROWP SC APA PROD SA Suc Hateg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hațeg, Hunedoara County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,162 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU classification. It is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by the local water utility. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration in Romania, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species and is an important ecological corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining aquatic habitats and ensuring safe water for downstream communities.