Overview
Gorzkowice wastewater treatment plant serves the Rożny area in województwo łódzkie, Poland, with a population equivalent of 7,781. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Gorzkowice wastewater treatment plant is located in Rożny, within the gmina Dobryszyce, powiat radomszczański, województwo łódzkie, Poland. It serves a population of approximately 7,781, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards aligned with the directive, ensuring adequate treatment before discharge. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Warta River basin, part of the Oder River system, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. This connection underscores the plant's role in protecting regional water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a local tributary within the Warta River basin, which flows into the Oder River and then the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rożny, gmina Dobryszyce, powiat radomszczański, województwo łódzkie, Poland.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,781 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Warta River basin, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,800 people are classified as small to medium agglomerations and are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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