Overview
Barlinek wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Barlinek in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland, with a population of approximately 11,607. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Barlinek wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Barlinek, in the zachodniopomorskie province of northwestern Poland. It serves a population of about 11,607 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet these EU standards. The treated effluent from the Barlinek plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Oder River basin and then into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The Barlinek plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Oder River basin. The Oder flows northward into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecosystems. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Barlinek wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Barlinek, in the województwo zachodniopomorskie province of northwestern Poland.
The plant serves approximately 11,607 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide at least secondary treatment. The Barlinek plant, serving about 11,607 people, falls into this category and is expected to comply with these standards.
In Poland, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive. The specific process depends on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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