Overview
ROWP TG OCNA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Târgu Ocna, Bacău, Romania. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,600 residents in this town in the Trotuș River valley.
ROWP TG OCNA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Târgu Ocna, a town in Bacău County, Romania. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,600 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Romanian and EU regulations. As a Romanian plant, ROWP TG OCNA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Trotuș River, a tributary of the Siret River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Trotuș River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the river basin.
Environmental context
ROWP TG OCNA discharges into the Trotuș River, which flows into the Siret River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea. The Trotuș River valley is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this river system, which is important for local biodiversity and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ROWP TG OCNA is located in Târgu Ocna, Bacău County, Romania, at Strada Răducanu. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the town.
The plant serves approximately 9,600 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Trotuș River, which flows into the Siret River, then the Danube, and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a Romanian plant serving over 2,000 people, ROWP TG OCNA is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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