Overview
Biecz wastewater treatment plant in Wysowa-Zdrój, Poland, serves a population of 3,041 with secondary treatment. It discharges 433.60 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 8,350 m³/day.
The Biecz wastewater treatment plant is located in Wysowa-Zdrój, within the gmina Uście Gorlickie in the małopolskie province of Poland. It serves a population of 3,041, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish 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. With a designed capacity of 8,350 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 433.60 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Wisłoka River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Carpathian foothills.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wisłoka River basin, which flows through the Carpathian region and joins the Vistula River before reaching the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The Biecz wastewater treatment plant is located in Huta Wysowska, Wysowa-Zdrój, in the gmina Uście Gorlickie, powiat gorlicki, małopolskie province, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 3,041, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU and Polish wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, meeting the standards required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent flows into the Wisłoka River basin, a tributary of the Vistula River, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The plant helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 2,000.
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