Overview
UWWTP_AJDOVSCINA serves the town of Ajdovščina, Slovenia, with a population equivalent of 24,114. The plant is located inland and discharges into the local watershed.
UWWTP_AJDOVSCINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Ajdovščina, a town in western Slovenia near the Vipava Valley. The facility handles wastewater from a population equivalent of 24,114, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Slovenian regulations. As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP_AJDOVSCINA operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the Vipava River basin, which flows into the Soča River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Vipava Valley is a ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the region's natural heritage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vipava River, a tributary of the Soča River, which flows into the Gulf of Trieste in the Adriatic Sea. The Vipava Valley is a karst region with sensitive groundwater resources and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The Soča River is known for its pristine waters and is an important habitat for the marble trout and other endemic species.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_AJDOVSCINA is located in Ajdovščina, a town in western Slovenia, near the Vipava Valley.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,114, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Vipava River, which flows into the Soča River and eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea.
As a Slovenian 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 over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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