Overview
ROWP SC ApaRegio Gorj SA Tg Carbunesti is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Târgu Cărbunești, Romania. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 4,910 residents with a design capacity of 4,200 m³/day.
ROWP SC ApaRegio Gorj SA Tg Carbunesti is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Ștefănești, near Târgu Cărbunești, in Gorj County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,910 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Romanian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a design capacity of 4,200 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 850.18 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Jiu River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment important for protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological value.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Jiu River, which flows southward into the Danube River. The Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive marine ecosystems. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the Black Sea. The surrounding Gorj County region features hilly terrain and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for local water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ștefănești, near Târgu Cărbunești, in Gorj County, Romania. Its address is Ștefănești, Târgu Cărbunești, Gorj, 215510, România.
The plant serves approximately 4,910 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Jiu River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is appropriate for protecting sensitive downstream waters like the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas.
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