Overview
ROWP SERV EDILITARE PTR COMUNITATE MIOVENI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Mioveni, Romania. It treats wastewater for approximately 36,449 people in Argeș County.
ROWP SERV EDILITARE PTR COMUNITATE MIOVENI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mioveni, Argeș County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 36,449 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Romanian and EU regulations. As a Romanian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Argeș River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Argeș River basin from nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Argeș River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's inland location means the plant's discharge affects freshwater ecosystems, where nutrient loading can lead to eutrophication. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the Argeș River and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mioveni, Argeș County, Romania, along DN73D road.
The plant serves approximately 36,449 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Argeș River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be mandated.
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