Overview
UWWTP Sevnica serves approximately 15,771 people in Sevnica, Slovenia. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UWWTP Sevnica is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sevnica, Slovenia, serving a population of around 15,771. The plant is situated in the Lower Sava Valley, an area characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a facility serving a medium-sized agglomeration, UWWTP Sevnica is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 10,000 and 150,000. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Sava River. The Sava River flows through Slovenia and Croatia before joining the Danube, making it part of the larger Black Sea basin. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Sava River and its downstream ecosystems, including diverse aquatic life and riparian habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sava River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Sevnica is located in Sevnica, Slovenia, in the Lower Sava Valley region.
The plant serves approximately 15,771 people in the Sevnica area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sava River and eventually the Danube River and Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant serving over 10,000 people, UWWTP Sevnica operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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