Overview
ROWP SC HIDRO PRAHOVA SA sucursala Mizil serves approximately 10,000 people in Mizil, Prahova County, Romania. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Ialomita River basin.
ROWP SC HIDRO PRAHOVA SA sucursala Mizil is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mizil, Prahova County, Romania. It serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Romanian and 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. The plant is managed by SC Hidro Prahova SA, a regional water utility. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Ialomita River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then carries the water to the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream aquatic ecosystems and the Black Sea coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ialomita River basin, which drains into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. The Black Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mizil, Prahova County, Romania, at coordinates 44.988000 N, 26.459000 E.
The plant serves approximately 9,976 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Ialomita River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 population equivalent or more are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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