ROWP SC ROMAQUAPREST SA BORSEC, Borsec

Overview

ROWP SC ROMAQUAPREST SA BORSEC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Borsec, Harghita, Romania, serving 526 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

ROWP SC ROMAQUAPREST SA BORSEC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Borsec, Harghita County, Romania. The facility serves a population of 526 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 741.23 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent effluent standards. In Romania, such plants operate under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's advanced level suggests it likely serves a sensitive catchment. The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mureș River basin, eventually reaching the Tisza River and the Danube. This positions the plant as a key protector of water quality in the Carpathian region, supporting downstream ecosystems and biodiversity.

Environmental context

The plant is located in the Carpathian Mountains of Harghita County, an area known for its mineral springs and diverse aquatic habitats. Treated effluent flows into local streams that feed the Mureș River, a major tributary of the Tisza and ultimately the Danube. The region supports sensitive aquatic life, including protected fish species and migratory birds, making advanced treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Bulevardul 7 Izvoare, Borsec, Harghita County, Romania, in the Carpathian Mountains.

The plant serves a population of 526, making it a small-scale facility designed for a small community.

Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Mureș River basin, eventually reaching the Tisza and Danube rivers.

The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Romania, as an EU member, follows the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Borsec, secondary treatment is standard, but advanced treatment is needed if the receiving water is sensitive.