Overview
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Prejmer is a wastewater treatment plant serving 558 people in Prejmer, Romania. It operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC COMPANIA APA SA Brasov sector Prejmer is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Prejmer, a commune in the Brașov Metropolitan Area, Romania. The plant serves a small population of 558 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting within the Transylvanian region. As a Romanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For populations under 2,000, the directive allows appropriate treatment to ensure receiving waters meet quality standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with national regulations aligned with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Olt River basin, which flows southward through the Carpathian Mountains and eventually into the Danube River. The Olt basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Olt River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Olt River flows through the Carpathian Mountains and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as barbel and chub. Downstream, the Danube Delta is a vast wetland of ecological importance, hosting numerous bird species and migratory routes. Proper treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this interconnected system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Prejmer, a commune in the Brașov Metropolitan Area, Romania, along DJ112D road.
The plant serves a population of 558 people, typical of a small rural or peri-urban community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Olt River basin, which flows into the Danube River.
As a Romanian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect receiving water quality.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment to ensure receiving waters meet quality objectives, often involving secondary treatment or equivalent.
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