Overview
Hydrocentrum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Drzewica, Poland, serving approximately 4,700 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting environmental protection in the region.
Hydrocentrum is a wastewater treatment plant located in Drzewica, within the łódzkie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of around 4,700, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. Its advanced treatment level indicates a high standard of pollutant removal, suitable for sensitive receiving environments. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, but Hydrocentrum exceeds this requirement with advanced treatment. The designed capacity of 7,431 cubic meters per day and a discharge volume of 670.57 cubic meters per day suggest the plant has ample capacity for current loads, with potential for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses, contributing to the protection of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects aquatic ecosystems downstream, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the region.
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 advanced treatment process reduces nutrients and pollutants, helping to prevent eutrophication in the Baltic Sea, a sensitive marine environment. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and small settlements, making the plant crucial for maintaining local water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
Hydrocentrum is located in Drzewica, in the łódzkie province of Poland, at 29 Generała Władysława Sikorskiego Street.
The plant serves approximately 4,700 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
Hydrocentrum provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for plants of this size.
As a Polish plant serving under 10,000 people, Hydrocentrum is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment. Its advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, indicating a commitment to higher environmental standards.
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