ROWP SC AQUA TRANS SA Bals, Balș

Overview

ROWP SC AQUA TRANS SA Bals is a primary treatment plant serving Balș, Romania. It handles a wastewater discharge volume of 910.96 and has a designed capacity of 10,360.

ROWP SC AQUA TRANS SA Bals is a wastewater treatment plant located in Balș, Olt County, Romania. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,420 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant operates with primary treatment, which is the initial stage of wastewater processing involving physical separation of solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (15,420 population equivalent) are generally required to have at least secondary treatment, though transitional periods or specific local conditions may apply. The plant's designed capacity is 10,360, and it discharges a volume of 910.96. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Olt River basin, which flows southward into the Danube River and then into the Black Sea. The Olt River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Olt River basin, a tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The Olt River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for aquatic birds. The Black Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecosystems, including coastal wetlands and marine biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and eutrophication.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Balș, Olt County, Romania, at coordinates 44.332000 N, 24.098000 E.

The plant serves a population of approximately 15,420 people.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Olt River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent over 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment. This plant provides primary treatment, which may be subject to transitional arrangements or specific local conditions.

In Romania, plants serving agglomerations of this size typically provide at least secondary treatment to comply with EU standards, though primary treatment may be used in some cases pending upgrades.