Overview
Kepice wastewater treatment plant serves Gorzebądz in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland, with a population equivalent of 10,566. It is located within 50 km of the Baltic Sea coast.
The Kepice wastewater treatment plant is located in Gorzebądz, a village in the gmina of Sianów, powiat koszaliński, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It serves a population of approximately 10,566, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest scale. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea via local rivers and streams, as the facility lies within 50 km of the coast. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the southern Baltic coastal zone, which is an important area for migratory birds and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Kepice plant discharges into local watercourses that flow toward the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and estuaries that serve as critical habitats for fish and bird species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication in the Baltic, making effective treatment essential for protecting this sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Kepice wastewater treatment plant is located in Gorzebądz, gmina Sianów, powiat koszaliński, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The Kepice plant serves a population equivalent of 10,566, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the Baltic Sea, which is within 50 km of the facility.
As a Polish facility, the Kepice plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into inland waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment; otherwise, secondary treatment is standard. Polish regulations align with these EU requirements.
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