Overview
ROWP SC Hidro Prahova SA sucursala Campina serves Bănești, Prahova, Romania, treating wastewater for approximately 29,122 people. The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SC Hidro Prahova SA sucursala Campina is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bănești, Prahova County, Romania. It serves a population of approximately 29,122, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of Romania's national wastewater infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. Romania has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant's performance is regulated accordingly. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Prahova River, a tributary of the Ialomița River, and then into the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river basin that provides water for agriculture and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, flowing into the Prahova River, a tributary of the Ialomița River, which joins the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in maintaining water quality for downstream communities and habitats. The region's climate and terrain influence runoff patterns, making effective treatment essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bănești, Prahova County, Romania, at coordinates 45.099000 N, 25.750000 E.
The plant serves approximately 29,122 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Prahova River, a tributary of the Ialomița River, and eventually reaches the Danube River and the Black Sea.
The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE), the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. In Romania, plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet discharge standards.
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