ROWP SC Utilitati apaserv Cornu SRL - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Câmpina, Romania

ROWP SC Utilitati apaserv Cornu SRL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Câmpina, Prahova County, Romania. The plant serves a population of 1,444, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Romanian and EU regulations. It is situated in the Prahova Valley, a region known for its oil industry and proximity to the Carpathian Mountains. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 5,760 m³/day, indicating ample headroom for future growth. The actual discharge volume is 176.26 m³/day, suggesting the plant operates well below its design capacity. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local streams that are part of the Prahova River basin. The Prahova River eventually joins the Ialomița River and drains into the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically diverse region, which supports aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture.

The plant discharges into the Prahova River basin, a tributary of the Ialomița River, which ultimately flows into the Danube River and the Black Sea. The Prahova Valley is an ecologically sensitive area near the Carpathian Mountains, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a corridor for migratory fish. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.