Kcynia Wastewater Treatment Plant - Żurawia, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Poland

The Kcynia wastewater treatment plant is located in Żurawia, a village in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves a small population of 981 residents, reflecting its role in rural wastewater management within the gmina of Kcynia. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Polish regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 6,084 m³/day indicates infrastructure capable of handling peak flows, while the actual discharge volume of 139.88 m³/day suggests current loads are well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Noteć River basin, part of the Oder River system flowing into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.

The plant discharges into local watercourses within the Noteć River basin, a tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows into the Baltic Sea via the Szczecin Lagoon. The region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain ecological balance in these sensitive waters.