Overview
UWWTP_SLOVENSKA BISTRICA serves the town of Slovenska Bistrica in Slovenia, treating wastewater for approximately 15,733 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP_SLOVENSKA BISTRICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Slovenska Bistrica, a town in northeastern Slovenia. The facility serves a population of around 15,733, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Drava River and ultimately the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 38, Proti jezam, Zafošt, Cigonca, Slovenska Bistrica, 2310, Slovenia.
The plant serves approximately 15,733 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube River basin.
As a Slovenian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Slovenia, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Danube basin.
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