Overview
ROWP SC APA SERV SA ALEXANDRIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Alexandria, Teleorman, Romania. It treats wastewater for approximately 53,712 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC APA SERV SA ALEXANDRIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alexandria, Teleorman County, Romania. The plant serves an estimated population of 53,712, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the Black Sea coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As a Romanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. For larger agglomerations or discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. Compliance with the directive ensures a minimum level of treatment to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent likely flows into the Vedea River or its tributaries, which drain into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the Danube Delta ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vedea River basin, a tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Danube Delta, a large wetland complex that provides critical habitat for migratory birds and fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect the ecological integrity of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Alexandria, Teleorman County, Romania, approximately 50 km from the Black Sea coast.
The plant serves an estimated population of 53,712, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Vedea River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment needed if discharging into sensitive areas.
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