UWWTP_MARKOVCI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Zabovci, Slovenia

UWWTP_MARKOVCI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zabovci, within the Markovci area of Slovenia. It serves a population of 1,164 and has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 186.71 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for smaller agglomerations under Slovenian and EU regulations. As a facility operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), UWWTP_MARKOVCI meets the required treatment level for its population size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000, and this plant, serving 1,164 people, aligns with national implementation standards. The plant's capacity utilization appears moderate, indicating operational efficiency. The treated effluent from UWWTP_MARKOVCI is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Drava River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and maintaining the ecological balance of the Drava basin.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Drava River, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Drava River supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as the Danube salmon and various cyprinids. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures, making the plant's secondary treatment essential for reducing organic pollutants and nutrients before discharge.