Overview
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Codlea serves approximately 13,951 residents in Codlea, Romania. The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Codlea is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Codlea, part of the Brașov metropolitan area in central Romania. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,951 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Romania's national legislation transposes this directive, and the plant is expected to meet the corresponding effluent standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Olt River basin and then to the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to the ecological health of the Danube Delta and the Black Sea coastal zone. The surrounding region is characterized by the Carpathian Mountains and supports diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local tributaries of the Olt River, which flows southward to join the Danube River. The Danube then discharges into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's location in the Carpathian basin means its operations affect both mountain stream ecosystems and downstream riverine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Codlea, within the Brașov metropolitan area in central Romania, along DN1 road.
The plant serves approximately 13,951 residents in Codlea and surrounding areas.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local tributaries that flow into the Olt River basin, eventually reaching the Danube River and the Black Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (13,951 people) require secondary treatment. Romania has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to comply with the corresponding effluent standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Romania, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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