Overview
UWWTP_KOCEVJE serves the town of Kočevje, Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 12,800 residents. The plant operates under Slovenia's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP_KOCEVJE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kočevje, a town in southern Slovenia. The facility serves a population of around 12,800 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Kočevje lies in a forested, karst region near the border with Croatia, and the plant is part of the local water management infrastructure. As a Slovenian facility, UWWTP_KOCEVJE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Slovenia has transposed these requirements into national law, and the plant is expected to meet the relevant effluent standards. The treated wastewater from UWWTP_KOCEVJE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Kolpa River (Kupa in Croatian). The Kolpa River flows southeast, forming part of the border between Slovenia and Croatia, and eventually joins the Sava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for species such as the Danube salmon.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kolpa River basin, which flows into the Sava River and ultimately the Danube River, reaching the Black Sea. The Kolpa River is known for its clean water and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like the Danube salmon and various invertebrates. The surrounding area includes karst landscapes and forests, which contribute to the region's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_KOCEVJE is located in Kočevje, a town in southern Slovenia, near the border with Croatia. The address is Grajski kamp, 16, Grajska pot, Rudnik, Dolga vas, Kočevje, 1330.
The plant serves approximately 12,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Kolpa River (Kupa). The Kolpa River is a tributary of the Sava River, which joins the Danube and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP_KOCEVJE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Slovenia has implemented the directive through national legislation, and the plant must meet the specified effluent standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. In Slovenia, this typically involves biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters, followed by disinfection if necessary.
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