Overview
ROWP SC Aquacaras SA Resita serves approximately 60,000 people in Reșița, Romania. The plant discharges into the Bârzava River, part of the Danube basin, and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
ROWP SC Aquacaras SA Resita is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Reșița, Caraș-Severin County, Romania. The facility serves an estimated population of 60,397, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are integral to the region's water management infrastructure. As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. For agglomerations of this size, the directive also requires appropriate treatment to meet effluent quality standards before discharge into receiving waters. The plant's location in a sensitive area may necessitate more advanced treatment to protect the local environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Bârzava River, a tributary of the Timiș River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The plant plays a critical role in maintaining water quality in the Bârzava watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the Danube basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bârzava River, which flows into the Timiș River, a tributary of the Danube River. The Danube carries water to the Black Sea, making this plant part of a vast transboundary watershed. The Bârzava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for fish migration. Downstream ecosystems rely on effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication in the Danube Delta and Black Sea coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Bistra, Câlnic, Reșița, Caraș-Severin County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 60,397 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Bârzava River, a tributary of the Timiș River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and may necessitate more advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into the Danube basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often implemented to prevent eutrophication.
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