Overview
ROWP SC APAVIL SA Olanesti serves Băile Olănești, Romania, treating wastewater for approximately 2,800 residents. The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC APAVIL SA Olanesti is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Băile Olănești, Vâlcea County, Romania. It serves a population of approximately 2,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local water infrastructure managed by the regional operator. As a small-scale facility in Romania, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It operates within a regulatory framework that ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Olt River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to the broader ecological health of the Danube Delta and the Black Sea coastal zone. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Olt River, a significant tributary of the Danube. The Danube River carries water through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecological conditions. The Olt River basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the health of downstream freshwater and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on DJ656 in Băile Olănești, Vâlcea County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Olt River basin, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches 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 unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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