Overview
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Hoghiz is a small wastewater treatment plant serving 827 people in Hoghiz, near Brașov, Romania. It operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Hoghiz is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hoghiz, a locality within the Brașov metropolitan area of Romania. The plant serves a small population of 827 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Romanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving water is designated as a sensitive area, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local tributary of the Olt River, which flows southward through the Carpathian Mountains and eventually into the Danube River. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea. The surrounding region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a corridor for migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Olt River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Olt River basin supports diverse freshwater ecosystems and is part of the larger Danube watershed, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. The area around Hoghiz is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land, making proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hoghiz, a locality within the Brașov metropolitan area of Romania. Its address is Hoghiz, Brașov, România.
The plant serves a population of 827 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Olt River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a Romanian facility, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
For small agglomerations in Romania, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge.
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