Overview
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov serves approximately 494,000 people in Brașov, Romania. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by Compania Apa SA.
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov is a major wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Brașov, located in central Romania. With a population equivalent of 494,000, it ranks among the larger agglomerations in the country, handling municipal wastewater from the urban area and surrounding metropolitan zone. As a large agglomeration in Romania, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for sensitive areas. Romania has designated the entire national territory as sensitive, mandating nutrient removal for plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are expected to meet these stringent standards to protect downstream water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the Olt River basin, which flows southward to the Danube River and eventually into the Black Sea. The Olt River is a significant tributary of the Danube, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Olt River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, creating a vast delta ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The Olt River itself is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for fish species such as the Danube sturgeon and other endemic fauna. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Strada Cloșca in the Bartolomeu district of Brașov, Romania. It serves the city of Brașov and its metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 494,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Olt River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a large agglomeration in Romania, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. Since Romania has designated its entire territory as sensitive, the plant is required to provide tertiary treatment with nutrient removal to protect the Danube and Black Sea ecosystems.
For agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent in Romania, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, and due to the sensitive area designation, tertiary treatment with nitrogen and phosphorus removal is required. This ensures high-quality effluent to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
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