Overview
Czerniejewo wastewater treatment plant in województwo wielkopolskie, Poland, serves about 3,259 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 464.68 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,120 m³/day.
The Czerniejewo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Czerniejewo, within the gmina Czerniejewo, powiat gnieźnieński, in the województwo wielkopolskie region of Poland. This facility serves a population of approximately 3,259 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,120 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 464.68 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Warta River basin, a major tributary of the Oder River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The Czerniejewo plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Warta River, a key tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows into the Baltic Sea via the Szczecin Lagoon. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with agricultural and natural landscapes. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this sensitive riverine and coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Czerniejewo, gmina Czerniejewo, powiat gnieźnieński, województwo wielkopolskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 3,259 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Warta River basin, part of the Oder River system, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for small agglomerations and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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