Overview
ROWP SEAU TG NEAMT is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Târgu Neamț, Romania. It handles a population of approximately 22,006 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP SEAU TG NEAMT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Târgu Neamț, Neamț County, Romania. The facility serves a population of around 22,006, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. As a plant in Romania, which is a European Union member state, ROWP SEAU TG NEAMT operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Siret River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube Delta and Black Sea coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed, which is part of the Siret River basin. The Siret River flows into the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea. This drainage chain supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in the Danube Delta region. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ROWP SEAU TG NEAMT is located in Târgu Neamț, Neamț County, Romania. The address is Strada Ștefan cel Mare, Târgu Neamț.
The plant serves approximately 22,006 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Siret River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually 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 and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed.
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