Overview
ROWP SC APEVITA SA Predeal serves approximately 8,925 people in the Brașov metropolitan area, Romania. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
ROWP SC APEVITA SA Predeal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Brașov metropolitan area, Romania. Serving a population of approximately 8,925, it falls under the EU classification of a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by the local water utility. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into less sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Olt River, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Olt River, a significant tributary of the Danube River. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, supporting a rich ecosystem including migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The region's mountainous terrain and forested areas contribute to the sensitivity of the receiving waters, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Brașov metropolitan area, Brașov County, Romania. It serves the Predeal area within this region.
The plant serves approximately 8,925 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Olt River, a major tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC) requirements for appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Secondary treatment is typically required for such agglomerations.
In Romania, plants serving this population size generally employ secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards. The specific process may include activated sludge or similar technologies to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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