Overview
UWWTP_PIRAN serves Portorož and Piran in Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 10,839 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the Adriatic coast, discharging into the local watershed.
UWWTP_PIRAN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the coastal towns of Portorož and Piran in southwestern Slovenia. Situated in the Piran municipality, the plant handles wastewater from a population of about 10,839, reflecting its role in supporting the local community and tourism industry. As a plant in Slovenia, which is part of the European Union, UWWTP_PIRAN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from UWWTP_PIRAN ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed marine basin with significant ecological importance. The plant's location near the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect coastal water quality and marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish habitats.
Environmental context
UWWTP_PIRAN discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Adriatic Sea, a key Mediterranean basin. The coastal waters near Portorož and Piran support diverse marine ecosystems, including seagrass beds and nursery grounds for fish. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and safeguard these habitats, which are also important for tourism and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_PIRAN is located in Portorož, near the town of Piran, in the coastal region of southwestern Slovenia.
The plant serves approximately 10,839 people, covering the municipalities of Portorož and Piran.
The treated wastewater from UWWTP_PIRAN is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Adriatic Sea.
As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP_PIRAN operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like the Adriatic coast.
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