Overview
Golczewo wastewater treatment plant in Koplino, Poland, serves 1,408 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 200.76 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Baltic Sea coast.
The Golczewo wastewater treatment plant is located in Koplino, within the gmina of Golczewo in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. This facility serves a population of 1,408 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller agglomerations under Polish and EU regulations. As a secondary treatment plant, Golczewo meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary biological treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. The plant's designed capacity of 8,400 m³/day indicates it can handle peak flows, while the current discharge volume of 200.76 m³/day reflects the actual load from the served community. The plant's proximity to the Baltic Sea coast (within 10 km) makes its discharge particularly significant for coastal water quality. Treated effluent likely flows into local streams or groundwater that eventually reach the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal ecosystem from nutrient pollution and supporting regional water quality standards.
Environmental context
The Golczewo plant discharges into the Baltic Sea catchment, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it vulnerable to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The facility's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to protect downstream coastal waters and marine habitats. The region's flat coastal terrain and agricultural land use further emphasize the importance of effective wastewater management to prevent algal blooms and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Golczewo wastewater treatment plant is located in Koplino, within the gmina of Golczewo, powiat kamieński, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,408, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. Its coastal location (within 10 km of the sea) means the discharge directly impacts the coastal marine environment.
Golczewo provides secondary treatment, meeting the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations under 2,000 PE, secondary treatment is standard, though Polish regulations may require additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 8,400 m³/day, which is significantly higher than its current discharge volume of 200.76 m³/day, indicating capacity for future growth or peak flows.
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