Overview
Kaluszyn wastewater treatment plant in Kałuszyn, Poland, serves 1,790 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 255.23 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
The Kaluszyn wastewater treatment plant is located in Kałuszyn, a town in the Mazovian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population of 1,790, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day indicates potential for future growth, while current discharge volume is 255.23 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface waters from pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters 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 supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in the river and the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Kaluszyn wastewater treatment plant is located in Kałuszyn, in the Mazovian Voivodeship of Poland, at 8 Robotnicza Street.
The plant serves a population of 1,790 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size.
The designed capacity is 5,000 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 255.23 m³ per day, indicating spare capacity.
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