Overview
COMA TEC 20_250 2_P is a secondary treatment plant in Opatów, Poland, serving 396 people with a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 56.46 m³/day.
COMA TEC 20_250 2_P is a wastewater treatment plant located in Opatów, within the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves a small population of 396 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. The plant is designed with a capacity of 2000 m³/day, though current discharge volume is 56.46 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations under 10,000 in freshwater areas, which aligns with the plant's configuration. Its design capacity suggests it can accommodate future growth. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Warta River basin, which ultimately drains into the Oder River and the Baltic Sea. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warta River basin, a tributary of the Oder River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader network of rivers and wetlands that provide important habitat for fish and migratory birds. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Opatów, within the Silesian Voivodeship (województwo śląskie) in southern Poland.
The plant serves a population of 396 people, indicating a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies within the Warta River basin, which flows into the Oder River and eventually the Baltic Sea.
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.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive allows appropriate treatment, but secondary treatment is common to meet environmental standards.
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