Overview
Jedwabno wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Jedwabno in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 3,630, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Jedwabno wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jedwabno, within the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northeastern Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,630 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment plant typical of rural communities in the region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The designed capacity of 7,219 cubic meters per day indicates the plant is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The actual discharge volume of 517.58 cubic meters per day suggests current utilization is well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River basin. The Warmian-Masurian region is known for its numerous lakes and rivers, and the plant plays a role in protecting these water bodies from nutrient pollution. Proper wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Vistula River basin. The Vistula flows northward through Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea via the Vistula Lagoon. This region features many lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic life and are important for recreation. Effective nutrient removal through secondary treatment helps reduce eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jedwabno, a town in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship of northeastern Poland. The address is 22D, Jedwabno, gmina Jedwabno, powiat szczycieński, województwo warmińsko-mazurskie.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,630 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 must have secondary treatment. Jedwabno, serving 3,630 people, complies with this requirement.
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. Proper treatment helps protect these waters from pollution and eutrophication.
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