Overview
Bialogard wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Białogard in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. It treats wastewater from approximately 28,536 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Bialogard wastewater treatment plant is located in Białogard, a town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of northwestern Poland. The facility serves a population of around 28,536 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's operational status and permit information are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Parsęta River. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an ecologically sensitive coastal zone. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Parsęta River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea near Kołobrzeg. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and forests, contributing to runoff that the plant helps mitigate. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The Bialogard plant is located in Białogard, a town in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of northwestern Poland, near the Parsęta River.
The plant serves approximately 28,536 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Parsęta River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant helps protect this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
As a Polish plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU UWWTD, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to reduce pollution.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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