Overview
UWWTP Trbovlje serves approximately 2,800 people in Trbovlje, Slovenia. The plant discharges into the Sava River basin, supporting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
UWWTP Trbovlje is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bevško, near the town of Trbovlje in central Slovenia. It serves a population of about 2,800 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Slovenian regulations. The plant is part of the country's wastewater infrastructure managed in accordance with national and EU standards. As a Slovenian facility, UWWTP Trbovlje 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory requirements to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Proper treatment at UWWTP Trbovlje helps maintain water quality in the Sava basin and contributes to the health of the Danube River ecosystem downstream.
Environmental context
UWWTP Trbovlje discharges into the Sava River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Sava River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's location in a hilly region of central Slovenia means that local water bodies are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving downstream ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP Trbovlje is located in Bevško, near the town of Trbovlje in central Slovenia. The address is Bevško, Trbovlje, 1420, Slovenija.
The plant serves approximately 2,800 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Slovenian and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Sava River. The Sava River flows into the Danube and eventually reaches the Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant, UWWTP Trbovlje operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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