Overview
Drawsko Pomorskie wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Drawsko Pomorskie in zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,353 under EU regulatory standards.
The Drawsko Pomorskie wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Drawsko Pomorskie, within the powiat drawski of województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It serves a population of around 11,353, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Parsęta River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's compliance with EU standards, which help protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Parsęta River catchment, which drains into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, brackish sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Drawsko Pomorskie, in the powiat drawski of województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 11,353 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Parsęta River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible tertiary treatment for nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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