Overview
Gorzyca wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Górzyca in województwo lubuskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,969 with a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day.
The Gorzyca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Górzyca, within the gmina Górzyca in powiat słubicki, województwo lubuskie, Poland. It serves a population of approximately 1,969 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 280.75 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. 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 local aquatic environment by reducing pollutant loads before discharge. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and contributes to the broader water quality goals of the Baltic Sea catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Oder River basin, which flows northward into the Szczecin Lagoon and then into the Baltic Sea. The Oder basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish water body with eutrophication challenges, making nutrient removal from wastewater critical. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, though advanced nutrient removal may be needed to fully address regional environmental goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Gorzyca wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Górzyca, in the gmina Górzyca, powiat słubicki, województwo lubuskie, Poland. Its address is on Lipowa street.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,969 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Gorzyca provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for plants of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Gorzyca, serving 1,969 people, falls below this threshold but still provides secondary treatment, which is best practice for environmental protection.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,300 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 280.75 m³ per day, indicating it operates well within its capacity.
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