Overview
UWWTP_TREBNJE serves the town of Trebnje, Slovenia, with a population equivalent of 4,406. The plant discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Sava River basin and ultimately the Danube River system.
UWWTP_TREBNJE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dolenji Podboršt pri Trebnjem, serving the town of Trebnje in southeastern Slovenia. The plant treats wastewater from a population equivalent of 4,406, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Slovenian and EU regulations. As a Slovenian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards for the receiving environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Temenica River, a tributary of the Krka River. The Krka River joins the Sava River, which ultimately drains into the Danube River and the Black Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the sensitive karst landscapes of the Dinaric Alps region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Temenica River, a tributary of the Krka River, which flows through the Dolenjska region. The Krka River is known for its karst springs and diverse aquatic habitats, supporting species such as the Danube salmon (Hucho hucho). The water eventually reaches the Sava River and the Danube River basin, which empties into the Black Sea. The region's karst geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, emphasizing the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
UWWTP_TREBNJE is located in Dolenji Podboršt pri Trebnjem, near the town of Trebnje in southeastern Slovenia.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,406, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Temenica River, a tributary of the Krka River, and eventually into the Sava River and the Danube River basin.
The plant protects the Temenica River, Krka River, and downstream waters in the Sava River basin, which ultimately drain into the Danube River and the Black Sea.
As a Slovenian plant serving a population of 4,406, UWWTP_TREBNJE falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
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