Overview
Kobylin wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Kobylin in województwo mazowieckie, Poland, with a population equivalent of 26,849. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for ag
The Kobylin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kobylin, within the Grójec county of województwo mazowieckie, Poland. It serves a population equivalent of 26,849, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary biological treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000, and more stringent treatment for larger agglomerations in sensitive areas. For a population of 26,849, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The Kobylin plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Vistula River basin. The Vistula flows through central Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea near Gdańsk. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment performance directly affects the ecological health of these water bodies, particularly in terms of nutrient loading and oxygen levels.
Frequently asked questions
The Kobylin wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kobylin, within Grójec county, województwo mazowieckie, Poland.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 26,849, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
For a population of 26,849, the EU directive requires at least secondary biological treatment. In Poland, such plants often include mechanical and biological stages, and may incorporate phosphorus removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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