UWWTP Muta Industrijska Cona - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Dravče, Slovenia

UWWTP Muta Industrijska Cona is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dravče, a settlement in the Municipality of Vuzenica, Slovenia. The plant serves a small population of 388 people, reflecting its role in a rural or industrial zone. It is situated on Livarska cesta, near the Drava River valley. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Although the plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets secondary treatment standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 550 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 60.60 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, likely into a tributary of the Drava River, which flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube. The Drava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps protect the water quality of the Drava basin, which is vital for downstream communities and ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Drava River catchment, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Drava River flows through Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a migration route for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution and nutrient loads, helping to maintain the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments, including the Danube Delta.