Overview
ROWP SC Aquaserv SA CRISTURU SECUIESC is a wastewater treatment plant serving Bodogaia, Romania. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,993 people in Harghita County.
ROWP SC Aquaserv SA CRISTURU SECUIESC is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bodogaia, a village in the commune of Secuieni, Harghita County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,993 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Romanian and EU regulations. As a plant in an EU member state, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into a local river within the Târnava Mare basin, which flows into the Mureș River and eventually the Tisza and Danube. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Harghita region, a hilly area known for its natural springs and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports the ecological health of downstream rivers and the Danube Delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Târnava Mare River, part of the Mureș River basin, which flows into the Tisza and then the Danube before reaching the Black Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce organic and nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bodogaia, a village in the commune of Secuieni, Harghita County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 8,993 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Târnava Mare River basin, which flows into the Mureș River and eventually the Danube and 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under EU regulations, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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