Chociwel Wastewater Treatment Plant, Górzec, Poland

The Chociwel wastewater treatment plant is located in Górzec, a locality within the gmina Strzelin in województwo dolnośląskie, Poland. It serves a population equivalent of 9,697, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a Polish facility, the plant is subject to 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 plant's operational status and specific treatment process are managed by the local water authority. The treated effluent from the 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.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Oder River basin, which drains into the Baltic Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species and are important for migratory fish. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.