Overview
Gminna Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Konstantynowie is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,364 people in Konstantynów-Kolonia, Poland. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Gminna Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Konstantynowie is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Konstantynów-Kolonia, within the gmina Konstantynów in województwo lubelskie, Poland. The plant serves a population of 1,364, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,700 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 194.49 cubic meters per day, indicating operational capacity well below its design limit. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters, contributing to the protection of the Bug River basin and the broader Vistula River catchment. This helps safeguard downstream ecosystems and supports water quality in the region, which is part of the Baltic Sea drainage area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Bug River, a major tributary of the Vistula River, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters. The Bug River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in eastern Poland.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Konstantynów-Kolonia, within the gmina Konstantynów, powiat bialski, województwo lubelskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,364 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local surface waters that flow into the Bug River, part of the Vistula River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration in Poland, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000, and appropriate collection and treatment for smaller communities.
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