Overview
The Aleksandrow Kujawski wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Łabędzin in the kujawsko-pomorskie region of Poland, handling wastewater for approximately 10,178 people.
The Aleksandrow Kujawski wastewater treatment plant is located in Łabędzin, within the gmina Piotrków Kujawski, in the kujawsko-pomorskie voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 10,178 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vistula River basin and then into the Baltic Sea. This connection to the Baltic Sea underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which flows into the Vistula River basin, one of Poland's major river systems. The Vistula drains into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment at this plant helps reduce the load of organic matter and nutrients, supporting the ecological health of downstream rivers and the Baltic Sea, which faces challenges from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Łabędzin, within the gmina Piotrków Kujawski, in the kujawsko-pomorskie voivodeship of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 10,178 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Vistula River basin and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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