Czlopa Wastewater Treatment Plant - powiat szczecinecki, Poland

The Czlopa wastewater treatment plant is located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, serving the community of powiat szczecinecki. With a population equivalent of 2,918, it is classified as a small agglomeration under Polish regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges. Its designed capacity of 4,670 m³/day indicates headroom for future growth, while current discharge volume is 416.06 m³/day. The plant operates under Polish environmental permits issued by the regional water authority. The treated effluent is discharged to a local watercourse, ultimately draining into the Baltic Sea via the Oder River basin. The region's lakes and rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution.

The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows through the Pomeranian region, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Oder River system. The Baltic Sea is a brackish inland sea sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The surrounding area includes forests and agricultural land, and the local watershed supports fish populations and migratory birds. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, contributing to the health of downstream aquatic habitats.