UWWTP_RIBNICA - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ribnica, Slovenia

UWWTP_RIBNICA is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Ribnica, Slovenia, serving the local population of approximately 6,981 residents. The plant is situated in the southern part of the country, within the Dinaric Alpine region, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the Ribnica area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. With a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 984.44 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a Slovenian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately draining into the Kolpa River basin, which flows into the Sava River and then the Danube River, reaching the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

UWWTP_RIBNICA discharges treated wastewater into the local water network, which feeds into the Kolpa River basin. The Kolpa River is a tributary of the Sava River, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. The surrounding area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality.