Overview
ROWP Simleu Silvaniei is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Șimleu Silvaniei, Romania. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,816 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ROWP Simleu Silvaniei is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Șimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,816 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under 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 aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of untreated wastewater. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Someș River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. Proper treatment helps safeguard the ecological health of these downstream waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Someș River, part of the Tisza-Danube basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Strada Independenței in the Brădet area of Cehei, Șimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 7,816 residents of Șimleu Silvaniei and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Someș River, part of the Tisza-Danube basin, eventually reaching 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 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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