Overview
Gowarczow wastewater treatment plant in Ruda Białaczowska, Poland, serves 256 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 36.50 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The Gowarczow wastewater treatment plant is located in Ruda Białaczowska, within the gmina of Gowarczów in the świętokrzyskie region of Poland. This facility serves a small population of 256 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is situated in the Zastaw area, near the city of Ruda Białaczowska. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Although the population served is below this threshold, the plant's designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day suggests it can accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The actual discharge volume is 36.50 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the region's surface waters from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. As part of Poland's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to meeting national and EU environmental standards.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, which flows northward through Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the receiving water bodies and downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Zastaw area of Ruda Białaczowska, within the gmina of Gowarczów in the świętokrzyskie region of Poland.
The plant serves a population of 256 residents, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, ultimately flowing into the Baltic Sea. It helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 PE require secondary treatment. Although Gowarczow serves fewer than 2,000 people, it meets the secondary treatment standard, aligning with EU goals for water quality.
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