Overview
UWWTP_BROD serves the Ljubljana area in Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 6,884 people. The plant operates under Slovenia's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP_BROD is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Brod area of Ljubljana, Slovenia. It serves a population of approximately 6,884 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated in the Ljubljana Basin, a region characterized by its continental climate and proximity to the Sava River. As a Slovenian facility, UWWTP_BROD operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from UWWTP_BROD ultimately discharges into the Sava River, which flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube River. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining the health of this river system and the downstream environments it influences.
Environmental context
UWWTP_BROD discharges into the Sava River, a major tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The Sava River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in the Ljubljana Basin, an area with significant urban and agricultural activity, underscores its role in protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_BROD is located in the Brod area of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in the Četrtna skupnost Šentvid district.
UWWTP_BROD serves approximately 6,884 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
UWWTP_BROD treats wastewater that is discharged into the Sava River, a major tributary of the Danube River, helping to protect the water quality of these rivers and the Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant serving about 6,884 people, UWWTP_BROD falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this scale, Slovenia typically implements secondary treatment (biological treatment) as mandated by the EU UWWTD. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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