Overview
UWWTP_SENTJUR serves Šentjur, Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 12,434 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
UWWTP_SENTJUR is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Šentjur, Slovenia, serving a population of around 12,434. Situated in the Savinja River basin, the plant plays a key role in managing wastewater from this central Slovenian town. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the Savinja River and then the Sava River, which drains into the Danube and the Black Sea. This connection underscores the plant's role in safeguarding downstream ecosystems and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savinja River basin, a tributary of the Sava River, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_SENTJUR is located in Šentjur, Slovenia, at Brde, Kranjčica, in the 3230 postal area.
The plant serves approximately 12,434 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system within the Savinja River basin, which flows into the Sava River and ultimately the Danube and Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP_SENTJUR operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Slovenia's national regulations align with these standards.
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