Overview
UWWTP KOPER serves Koper/Capodistria, Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 64,324 people. The plant is located near the Adriatic coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
UWWTP KOPER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the coastal city of Koper (Capodistria) in southwestern Slovenia. With a population equivalent of approximately 64,324, it is classified as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Adriatic Sea, reflecting the region's Mediterranean climate and coastal geography. As a facility within the European Union, UWWTP KOPER is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from UWWTP KOPER is discharged into the Gulf of Trieste, part of the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Adriatic Sea from nutrient pollution and pathogens, helping to maintain water quality for recreational and ecological purposes.
Environmental context
UWWTP KOPER discharges into the Gulf of Trieste, a semi-enclosed basin of the northern Adriatic Sea. This coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, supporting seagrass meadows, fish nurseries, and migratory bird populations. The Adriatic Sea is a shallow, nutrient-rich water body that can experience eutrophication if wastewater is inadequately treated. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast underscores its importance in preventing marine pollution and preserving the region's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP KOPER is located in Koper (Capodistria), Slovenia, along the Ankaranska cesta road in the Bertoki district. It serves the city and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 64,324 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent from UWWTP KOPER is discharged into the Gulf of Trieste, part of the northern Adriatic Sea. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with EU standards for marine discharge.
As a Slovenian facility, UWWTP KOPER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment). For discharges into sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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