Overview
UWWTP Bistrica ob Dravi is a secondary treatment plant serving 29 people in Ruše, Slovenia. It discharges 34.35 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 400 m³/day.
UWWTP Bistrica ob Dravi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bezena, Ruše, Slovenia. It serves a small population of 29 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale under Slovenian and EU regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 400 m³/day and currently discharges 34.35 m³/day of treated wastewater. As a small agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the Drava River basin, which flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube. The Drava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Drava River basin, a tributary of the Danube that ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Drava River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding area is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested land use, with the river providing essential water resources for local communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bezena, Ruše, Slovenia, near the Drava River.
The plant serves a small population of 29 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Drava River basin, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 400 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 34.35 m³/day.
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