85% of the works to bring the Otopeni treatment plant into compliance have been completed

At the end of this month, 8 blowers will be put into operation to improve the purification process in the biological stage, and with the operation of these equipments, the part of automatic controls for the purification station will also be completed. In this way, approximately 85% of the compliance works related to the Centru station will be completed.

Additionally, the sale-purchase contract of a plot of land with an area of ​​1,773 m2, necessary for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, was signed, which the Otopeni City Hall is in the process of handing over to the operator through a written report, with the operator to submit the request to the authorities for the approvals and authorizations necessary to start the works at the treatment plant.

We remind you that, by approving Additional Act no. 6/15.01.2024 which provides for the extension of the Contract for delegating the management of public water supply and sewerage services in the city of Otopeni through concession no. 21847/22.12.2006, the local operator undertook to implement an investment program with an estimated value of 13.7 million euros, with the strategic objective of expanding and modernizing the treatment plant. Approximately 6.7 million euros will be invested for the integration of last-generation sustainable technologies in order to ensure a complete treatment and purification of the wastewater in the city of Otopeni. At the same time, on 25.03.2024, the contract for the design and execution of the expansion and modernization of the treatment plant was signed, the completion of the works being estimated in 2027.

Together with the local operator, Otopeni City Hall has initiated a series of measures to ensure a more efficient treatment until the completion of the modernization and expansion of the treatment plant:

• a hypochlorite dosing facility was purchased (for disinfection)
• laboratory equipment was purchased for water quality monitoring in order to optimize the purification process;
• a system has been integrated that contributes to the reduction of odors and the dissolution of fats.

At the same time, the operator continues the steps to accelerate the acquisition process for other laboratory equipment, as well as the technologies necessary to implement the SCADA digital monitoring system of the water and sewage service in order to improve the purification processes.

The sustained efforts of Otopeni City Hall towards bringing the treatment plant into compliance remain a priority. These steps, together with the active partnership with the local operator, highlight the strong commitment of the local administration to improve the quality of wastewater management in the community. The town hall and the local operator will continue to make all necessary efforts to achieve these vital objectives, thus ensuring a cleaner environment for all residents of the city of Otopeni.