Overview
UWWTP Brezice serves approximately 33,000 people in Brezice, Slovenia. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Brezice is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brezice, Slovenia, serving a population of approximately 33,000. Situated near the Sava River, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Sava River, which flows southeast through Croatia and eventually into the Danube River basin. The Sava supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sava River, a major tributary of the Danube River basin. The Sava flows through Slovenia, Croatia, and into Serbia, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and providing water for agriculture and communities. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Brezice is located in Brezice, Slovenia, near the Sava River. The address is Cesta A, Mostec, Brezice, 8251, Slovenija.
The plant serves approximately 32,964 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Sava River, which flows into the Danube River basin. The plant must meet EU standards for secondary treatment to protect water quality.
As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP Brezice operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like Brezice, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). If the receiving water body is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients.
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