Overview
ROWP SPGCM Maneciu sect Pamanteni is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Măneciu-Pământeni, Romania, serving approximately 1,305 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
ROWP SPGCM Maneciu sect Pamanteni is a wastewater treatment facility located in Măneciu-Pământeni, a village in Prahova County, Romania. The plant serves a small population of around 1,305 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban setting. As part of Romania's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 32.02 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to have appropriate treatment systems, and secondary treatment meets the standard for freshwater discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Ialomița River basin, part of the Danube River system. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a larger transboundary watershed. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological value.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Ialomița River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River flows into the Black Sea, forming the Danube Delta, a vast wetland that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a critical migratory corridor for birds. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Măneciu-Pământeni, a village in Măneciu commune, Prahova County, Romania.
The plant serves approximately 1,305 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ialomița River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
As a Romanian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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