Overview
Golub Dobrzyn wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Golub-Dobrzyń in województwo kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,368 residents.
The Golub Dobrzyn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Golub-Dobrzyń, within the kujawsko-pomorskie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of about 10,368 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Vistula River, Poland's longest river, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea via the Gdańsk Bay. The Vistula basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for reducing eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Golub-Dobrzyń, in the kujawsko-pomorskie province of Poland, at an address on Leśna Street.
The plant serves approximately 10,368 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Vistula River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-15,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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