Overview
Goluchow wastewater treatment plant in Kotłów, Poland serves 2,443 people with secondary treatment. The facility has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day and discharges 348.33 m³/day.
The Goluchow wastewater treatment plant is located in Kotłów, within the gmina Mikstat of the wielkopolskie province in Poland. It serves a population of 2,443, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater in this rural region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 348.33 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or efficient current operation. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a small river or stream within the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems. As part of Poland's compliance with the EU directive, the plant contributes to reducing nutrient loads and preventing eutrophication in sensitive areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Oder River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this inland watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Goluchow wastewater treatment plant is located in Kotłów, within the gmina Mikstat, powiat ostrzeszowski, województwo wielkopolskie, Poland.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a small river or stream that is part of the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant protects the local watercourses within the Oder River basin, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and the Baltic Sea.
As a small agglomeration serving 2,443 people, the plant is required to provide at least secondary treatment under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment.
For small agglomerations in Poland, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU directive. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge.
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