Overview
Gostyn wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Gostyń in Wielkopolskie, Poland. It treats wastewater for approximately 35,000 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Gostyn wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Gostyń, in the Wielkopolskie province of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 35,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. 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 sensitive to eutrophication. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Oder River basin and ultimately the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments. Its operation contributes to the health of the Baltic Sea, which is sensitive to nitrogen and phosphorus loads.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oder River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater. The plant's treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in the Oder estuary and coastal waters, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Gostyn wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Gostyń, in the Wielkopolskie province of Poland. Its address is at Topolowa 20, in the Pożegowo district.
The plant serves approximately 35,173 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways 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 requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Poland, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea.
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