Overview
UWWTP_SKOFJA VAS serves Celje, Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 8,458 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for small agglomerations.
UWWTP_SKOFJA VAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Celje, Slovenia, serving a population of about 8,458. The plant is situated in the Savinja River basin, which flows into the Sava River and ultimately the Danube River, contributing to the Black Sea catchment area. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment or equivalent. The directive requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, ensuring compliance with European environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Savinja River, a tributary of the Sava, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including the Sava River basin and the Danube River delta.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savinja River, a tributary of the Sava River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Savinja River supports a variety of fish species and is used for recreation and irrigation. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is part of the larger Danube River basin, one of Europe's most important ecological corridors.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_SKOFJA VAS is located in Celje, Slovenia, near the Savinja River. The address is Tumova ulica, Hudinja, Šmarjeta pri Celju, Celje, 3211.
The plant serves approximately 8,458 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Savinja River, which flows into the Sava River and eventually the Danube River and Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent), the EU directive mandates secondary treatment or equivalent, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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