Overview
Gora wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Góra in województwo dolnośląskie, Poland. It treats wastewater from approximately 18,833 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Gora wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Góra, within the gmina Góra in powiat górowski, województwo dolnośląskie, Poland. The plant serves a population of about 18,833, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Oder River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Oder River basin. The Oder flows northward through Poland and Germany before reaching the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Gora wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Góra, in województwo dolnośląskie, Poland. The address is 12, Zielona, Góra, gmina Góra, powiat górowski.
The plant serves approximately 18,833 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size (10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent) generally require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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