Gorlice M Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gorlice, Poland

Gorlice M is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gorlice, within the małopolskie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 23,014, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the southern part of the country, near the Carpathian foothills. As a Polish wastewater treatment facility, Gorlice M 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 is expected to meet the regulatory standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent from Gorlice M is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Wisłoka River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from untreated wastewater pollution.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Wisłoka River, which flows into the Vistula River and eventually reaches the Baltic Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for maintaining water quality in the Carpathian foothills. The plant's operation helps protect downstream habitats from nutrient pollution and organic loading.