Overview
UWWTP Novo Mesto Locna serves approximately 25,925 people in Novo mesto, Slovenia. The plant discharges into the Krka River, a tributary of the Sava River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea.
UWWTP Novo Mesto Locna is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Ragovo area of Novo mesto, Slovenia. It serves a population of approximately 25,925, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Slovenian and EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Krka River, a significant watercourse in southeastern Slovenia. As a Slovenian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. It is designed to handle the wastewater from the local community. The treated effluent is discharged into the Krka River, which flows into the Sava River near Brežice. The Sava then joins the Danube at Belgrade, Serbia, and the Danube ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Krka River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Krka catchment and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Krka River, a karst river in southeastern Slovenia known for its biodiversity and scenic gorges. The Krka flows into the Sava River, which is part of the Danube basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The river supports fish species such as the Danube salmon and serves as a habitat for various birds and amphibians. Protecting water quality in the Krka is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Sava and Danube river systems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ragovo area of Novo mesto, Slovenia, along the Krka River.
The plant serves approximately 25,925 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Krka River, which flows into the Sava River and eventually the Danube and Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Danube basin, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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