Overview
UWWTP_BRESTANICA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,500 people in Krško, Slovenia. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP_BRESTANICA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the settlement of Brestanica, part of the municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The plant serves a population of around 1,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Slovenian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine areas. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment or an equivalent is typically mandated to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Sava River basin, which flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube and ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sava River basin, part of the Danube River system that drains into the Black Sea. The Sava River is a major tributary of the Danube and supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats. Downstream, the river flows through agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_BRESTANICA is located in the settlement of Brestanica, within the municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Sava River basin, which flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube River and ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment or an equivalent is typically required under the EU directive to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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