Overview
Cedzyna wastewater treatment plant in województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland, provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,267. It discharges 323.24 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 9,466 m³/day.
The Cedzyna wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Cedzyna, within the gmina Górno in the powiat kielecki of województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland. It serves a population of approximately 2,267 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 9,466 m³/day and currently discharges 323.24 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Nida River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated wastewater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that feeds into the Nida River, part of the Vistula basin. The Vistula is Poland's largest river and flows into the Baltic Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Cedzyna wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Cedzyna, in the gmina Górno, powiat kielecki, województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,267 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Nida River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from small agglomerations.
As a Polish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. The plant's design capacity of 9,466 m³/day suggests it can accommodate future growth.
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