Overview
UWWTP_VIPAVA AGROIND is a secondary treatment plant serving Gradišče pri Vipavi, Slovenia, with a population equivalent of 4,848. It discharges 757.23 m³/day of treated wastewater and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
UWWTP_VIPAVA AGROIND is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gradišče pri Vipavi, a settlement in the Vipava municipality of western Slovenia. The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,848 and is part of the country's wastewater infrastructure managed under Slovenian environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 9,333 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 757.23 m³/day of treated effluent. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Vipava River, a tributary of the Soča River. The Soča River flows into the Adriatic Sea via the Gulf of Trieste. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Vipava River and downstream ecosystems, including the sensitive karstic environment of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vipava River basin, which flows into the Soča River and ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea. The Soča River is known for its high ecological value, supporting diverse aquatic life including the endemic marble trout. The region's karst geology makes groundwater particularly vulnerable to contamination, so effective wastewater treatment is critical for protecting both surface and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gradišče pri Vipavi, a settlement in the municipality of Vipava, western Slovenia. It serves the local population as part of the regional wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,848 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Vipava River. The Vipava River flows into the Soča River, which ultimately reaches the Adriatic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. This ensures effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids.
As a Slovenian plant, it operates under national legislation transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is mandatory, and compliance is monitored by the Slovenian Environment Agency.
Nearby plants